Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Sirius Staffing is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with a well-established manufacturing company in Gainesville, TX. This is an on-site position focused on improving plant operations, production efficiency, quality, and overall manufacturing performance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, working directly with production teams, and driving measurable operational improvements in a manufacturing environment. What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency, waste reduction, quality improvement, and cost savings
• Develop & implement process improvement plans aligned with plant production & operational goals
• Monitor and analyze KPIs including OEE, scrap, downtime, throughput, cycle time, yield, and labor efficiency
• Lead Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma activities including root cause analysis, Kaizen events, process mapping, and corrective actions
• Utilize Lean tools and methodologies such as DMAIC, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Visual Management to improve plant performance
• Conduct process assessments to identify bottlenecks, reduce variation, and improve productivity and process reliability
• Partner with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to drive sustainable operational improvements
• Support & mentor operators and supervisors on Lean principles, process discipline, and continuous improvement best practices
• Lead initiatives to reduce scrap, improve first-pass yield, minimize downtime, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Analyze production data & trends to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Assist with process standardization, operator training, and implementation of manufacturing best practices
• Track improvement projects, measurable results, and cost savings to ensure long-term success of implemented changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 5+ years of continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process improvement experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in chemical, food, coatings, or industrial manufacturing environments is highly preferred
• Strong problem-solving and project leadership skills
• Ability to work directly with production employees and cross-functional teams
• Experience improving efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting manufacturing operations
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus; Black Belt certification preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without current or future employer sponsorship

Sirius Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.