Kaizen Engineer

Trillium Flow Technologies, founded on a legacy of premier products and services, provides mission-critical valves, pumps, and aftermarket services for core societal infrastructure that includes water and wastewater, power generation including nuclear power, food and beverage, oil and gas equipment and general industry.
Trillium is very customer centric to meet specific needs, provides innovative engineering design with a global footprint that is focused on meeting our customers' original equipment and aftermarket needs.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and innovative Kaizen Engineer to join our continuous improvement team.
Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, the Kaizen Engineer will focus on implementing the Kaizen philosophy of continuous, incremental improvement across our pump manufacturing processes.
The ideal candidate will drive efficiency, enhance productivity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement Manager to develop and execute Kaizen initiatives throughout the manufacturing facility.
Conduct Kaizen events, workshops, and training sessions to educate and engage employees at all levels in continuous improvement practices.
Identify areas for improvement within manufacturing processes through observation, data analysis, and employee feedback.
Develop and implement small-scale, incremental improvements to enhance process efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented Kaizen initiatives, ensuring sustained performance and adherence to standards.
Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive improvement projects and achieve set goals.
Collect and analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for further improvement.
Document and standardize improved processes to ensure consistency and repeatability.
Prepare and present reports on Kaizen initiatives and their outcomes to management.
Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in Kaizen and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an industrial technology degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a continuous improvement role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the pump industry.
Able to demonstrate strong knowledge of Kaizen principles, Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Proficiency in using continuous improvement tools such as kanban, 5-why, PDCA cycle, gemba walks, or value stream mapping.
Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), or related continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
Desired Attributes:
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and efficiency.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
FLSA Category:
Exempt/Salary
Annual Salary Range:
$75,000 - $95,000
Join our team and contribute to driving continuous, incremental improvement in our pump manufacturing processes.
Together, we can achieve outstanding results and deliver the highest quality products to our customers.
Trillium Flow Technologies is committed to an inclusive workplace, including hiring and retaining diverse talent.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.
Trillium Flow is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
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