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ITW Continuous Improvement Engineer in Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Job Description:

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Industrial Engineer to join our team. This individual will play a key role in driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing factory layouts and material flow, and leading corrective action processes. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in continuous improvement principles, data analysis, and manufacturing systems, coupled with excellent project management skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

  • Lead cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and sustain improvement initiatives using continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Monitor and report on the progress and impact of improvement projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

  • Identify ways to reduce costs through recommendations – i.e. new process equipment, equipment justification to improve performance.

  • Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment and engagement on improvement efforts.

  • Provide training and support to employees on new processes and systems.

  • Prepare detailed documentation, reports, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Corrective Action Leadership

  • Analyze root causes of operational issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

  • Collaborate with functional teams to ensure actions address the identified problems and prevent recurrence.

  • Facilitate corrective action efforts throughout organization.

  • Develop and maintain corrective action tracking and reporting systems.

Factory Layout & Material Flow Optimization

  • Assess current facility layouts and material flow processes to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

  • Design and implement optimized factory layouts that support efficient manufacturing principles and enhance material handling.

Miscellaneous

  • Assess, implement, and track KPIs to ensure progress.

  • Knows and applies the division’s quality policy and procedures of ISO 9001 as it relates to the area of responsibility and the organization.

Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

  • Experience:

  • 5+ years in an industrial engineering or related role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

  • Proven experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and corrective action processes.

  • Development of factory/warehouse layout optimization experience is a must.

  • Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of continuous and process improvement methodologies.

  • Proficiency in layout design and simulation tools for material flow analysis.

  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production data analysis.

  • Ability to work with a high degree of personal discipline

  • Good presentation skills

  • Technical aptitude

  • Strong interpersonal and team-building skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in change management and employee engagement strategies.

  • Knowledge of safety and compliance standards in manufacturing.

Compensation Information:

$100,000 - $115,000 Annually commensurate with Experience, Education, and Qualifications

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