Staff Engineer – Continuous Improvement

About the role

This role focuses on improving manufacturing performance through Lean methodologies, process optimization, and engineering excellence. As a key individual contributor, the Staff Engineer, Continuous Improvement will partner with cross‑functional teams to analyze workflows, implement sustainable improvements, support new product introductions, and ensure efficient, compliant, and high‑quality manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste.
• Analyze manufacturing workflows, process performance, and work measurement data to identify improvement opportunities and establish operational standards.
• Develop and implement solutions for complex technical and process‑related challenges while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support new product and process introductions by aligning manufacturing capabilities, operational requirements, and implementation plans.
• Evaluate and optimize plant layouts, equipment utilization, production capacity, and workflow design to improve operational performance and safety.
• Create, update, and standardize manufacturing instructions, assembly methods, and process documentation.
• Select manufacturing equipment and components based on technical specifications, reliability requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with Quality Engineering teams to develop testing, inspection, and process validation protocols and provide technical guidance to manufacturing personnel.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience leading process improvement initiatives, engineering projects, manufacturing engineering activities, or project management in a production environment.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root‑cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using project management tools and structured project execution methodologies.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish.

Required skills

• Lean Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Root‑cause analysis
• Project management tools

What we offer

• Annual salary range $77,700 – $129,500 USD.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Well‑being program, personalized healthcare support, and tobacco cessation program.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short‑term disability insurance.