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Continuous Improvement Engineer
KYYBA, Inc
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 🇺🇸 United States
- On-site
- Entry level
- 18 hours ago
- Lean
- 5S
- Kaizen
- Change Management
- Lean Manufacturing
18 hours ago
Position Summary
Entry-level role designed for recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement. This role supports operational excellence and manufacturing optimization within a medical device environment. Success requires collaboration, analytical thinking, and Lean problem-solving, with regular engagement on the production floor. The candidate will partner with operations leadership and employees to support business excellence initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Support continuous improvement initiatives KPI's focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Analyze manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, capacity, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decisions.
Conduct root cause analysis, develop recommendations, and support implementation of corrective actions.
Facilitate Lean activities including 5S, visual management, standard work, and Kaizen events.
Partner with cross-functional teams to improve site-to-site consistency, performance dashboards, process documentation, and change management initiatives.
Support facility design, layout optimization, and material flow improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, structured problem-solving methodologies, and data analysis.
Self-motivated, quick learner with strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Local candidates are strongly preferred.
Continuous Improvement Engineer · KYYBA, Inc