Continuous Improvement Engineer

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Petersen Inc. takes great pride in the talented people that come to work here. We offer market leading pay, benefits, optional 4 / 10 work schedule, quarterly bonus potential and a culture focused on employee engagement.

Our work is essential to the world as we provide CNC machining, welding, engineering, program management, inspection, assembly and cleanroom services on a large-scale project to our customers in the Space, Defense, Energy, Nuclear, and Commercial Industries.

Whether you are looking for a place to put your current strong skills to work in a more challenging, purpose filled environment, or you ultimately want long term professional growth and advancement opportunities, this could be the place for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve inefficiencies and quality challenges across all manufacturing areas.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with production leaders, using Lean tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, OEE, and Poka-Yoke.
• Conduct detailed time studies and process mapping to streamline workflows and reduce waste.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, automation, data collection systems, or digital technologies (i.e., real-time dashboards, IoT sensors, MES integration) aligned with Industry 4.0 principles.
• Analyze new technology investments for feasibility, implementation impact, and calculate ROI to support capital expenditure proposals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including IT, Engineering, and Quality) to pilot and implement smart manufacturing solutions.
• Develop, revise, and maintain SOPs and Work Instructions, ensuring they reflect best practices and updated process changes.
• Create visual work instructions and training tools, assist in training staff on new systems and procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and report data related to process performance, cost savings, and improvement KPI's.
• Support layout redesigns, material flow optimization, and ergonomic improvements on the shop floor.
• Contribute to CAPA activities by identifying root causes of process failures and implementing sustainable fixes.

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Benefits

Excellent benefits including three health insurance plan options.

Petersen Inc. is an "Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action / PWDNET" Employer.

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