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Continuous Improvement Engineer

USA-Ohio-Lewisburg

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
7 Nov 2026

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Job Description:

  • The CI Engineer is a key contributor to the Site Team and Focused Improvement (FI) Pillar, driving sustainable improvements in Product Conversion Cost (PCC) through efficiency gains and operational excellence aligned with global network and world-class manufacturing standards
  • The CI Engineer will identify, diagnose, and drive PCC/Efficiency (TRS)/NQC (Non-Quality Cost) improvement initiatives and actions across the Site. This role will own NQC reduction on the site.

What Are We Looking For?

Minimum:

3-5+ years of experience in Manufacturing.

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level, preferably in Engineering, Supply or Technical field of study.

Ability to make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Fluent in English with strong written and oral communication skills.

  • TPM/WCM/expereince.
  • Functional knowledge of factory operations with deep functional knowledge in Problem Solving Methodologies, Data Collection, and value stream mapping

Trained in and can demonstrate a variety of problem-solving skills.

Working knowledge of SPC (statistical process control), RCLMS and Production reporting and how it can impact NQC & PCC

  • Understanding of site waste reports including Q&FS costs, variance and floor scrap.
  • Excellent, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and proactively, while balancing a variety of priorities and workload.
  • Ability to motivate and influence a broad, cross functional team.

Preferred:

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt or actively working towards it is a strong positive.

Knowledge of Power BI

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Responsible for data management and reporting and defining and managing standards on site. Be the guardian of data/KPIs/targets.
  • Ensure that LT and teams take the right focus on counteractions to close performance gaps. Ensure improvement actions are taken and track progress.
  • Analyze gaps in performance, proactively identify and prioritize improvement areas with the highest impact. These activities will include but are not limited to, time and motion studies, material and workflow optimization, and equipment and process modifications to improve efficiency.
  • Identify, manage, and track Do It Best ( DIB ) projects to optimize production costs (MCC/NQC/stock).

Champion and own the DIB charter process to ensure a robust DiB pipeline.

Participate in the CAB process by supporting and creating Mpar, supporting/coaching project owners through the project submission process and track the CAB progress.

  • Improve Segment performance through best practice sharing and collaboration across sites.
  • Apply Problem-Solving and DMAIC Methodology and tools to address deviations in performance. Support and coach others through the process.
  • Lead FI initiatives (charters) on waste/loss reduction.

Support the data integrity and Standard Running Condition (SRC) process for the site

Own NQC tracking (weekly), Analyzing, optimizing and reporting and is accountable for waste.

Lead weekly meetings with shift managers for waste reduction.

Attend CP meetings and own the performance visualization highlighting the gaps and ensuring action plans in place. Lead deep dive on waste on CP meetings.

Perform the Waste model and Material balance weekly.

Perform Weekly and Periodic reconciliation of NQC and write off along with Inventory coordinator.

Lead NQC reduction by connecting with S&F on the P&L regarding NQC and waste

Attend to Regional NQC connections.

Ensure that the site is on track of the critical KPIs and SSIP

Lead/Backup the Loss Analysis DMS on the FI Pillar and ensure using the MSE tools to build the site capability in problem solving and loss analysis.

Coaches the Triad and support development and coach execution of the 90-Day improvement plan to deliver the glidepath through loss elimination.

Develop and implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.

Support the capacity studies and time studies.

Working in partnership with (People) and (Asset) to deliver results for the site. Will develop and execute all CI activities for the site through MSE/TPM.

Co-lead the change management process for the site.

Responsible for building the skills of the operational teams. Driving the elimination of waste through the application of rigorous, data-driven, problem-solving daily processes.

Support Data validation of the areas of the site.

  • Address the root causes of failures and downtime. Linking the outage, root cause, DMS failure, and action in the plan for the day with the goal of eliminating losses permanently.
  • Support any waste initiative/investigation with FI with data and trends.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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