Continuous Improvement Engineer

We are looking for CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER

Petersen inc takes great pride in the talented people that come to work here. We offer market leading pay, benefits, optional 4/10 work schedule, quarterly bonus potential and a culture focused on employee engagement.

Our work is essential to the world as we provide CNC machining, welding, engineering, program management, inspection, assembly and cleanroom services on a large-scale project to our customers in the Space, Defense, Energy, Nuclear, and Commercial Industries.

Whether you are looking for a place to put your current strong skills to work in a more challenging, purpose filled environment, or you ultimately want long term professional growth and advancement opportunities, this could be the place for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve inefficiencies and quality challenges across all manufacturing areas.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with production leaders, using Lean tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, OEE, and Poka-Yoke.
• Conduct detailed time studies and process mapping to streamline workflows and reduce waste.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, automation, data collection systems, or digital technologies (i.e., real-time dashboards, IoT sensors, MES integration) aligned with Industry 4.0 principles.
• Analyze new technology investments for feasibility, implementation impact, and calculate ROI to support capital expenditure proposals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including IT, Engineering, and Quality) to pilot and implement smart manufacturing solutions.
• Develop, revise, and maintain SOPs and Work Instructions, ensuring they reflect best practices and updated process changes.
• Create visual work instructions and training tools, assist in training staff on new systems and procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and report data related to process performance, cost savings, and improvement KPI's.
• Support layout redesigns, material flow optimization, and ergonomic improvements on the shop floor.
• Contribute to CAPA activities by identifying root causes of process failures and implementing sustainable fixes.

Requirements:

Educational Experience -Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.

Experience - 2-3 years of experience in a continuous improvement or process engineering role. . Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with AutoCad and/or Inventor preferred. Proven experience or interest in Industry 4.0 technologies, such as digital work instruction, smart sensors, or connected factory tools.

Physical Demands - The employee is required to:

• stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor
• exert 20 to 49 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity - Near acuity and accommodation as required for reading computer screens, documents, machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts and machinery.

Hearing Ability - Accommodations as required to communicate with internal and external customers.

Working Conditions - Normally works in a shop environment and may frequently be subject to:

• High noise levels from machinery
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and production components
• Breathing fumes, dust and mist
• Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids
• Welding flashes

Benefits

Excellent Benefits including three health insurance plan options - with a base plan option requiring ZERO employee paid premium. Dental and vision plans have very reasonable employee premiums. For HDHP health insurance options, we contribute to your health savings account (HSA) and offer other flexible spending account (FSA) options. We support your retirement goals with a 401k company match. In addition to work schedule options we provide immediate Paid Time Off (PTO) availability and 7 paid Holidays, Along with in house training programs. Short and long term disability and life insurance coverage fully paid.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We follow all applicable non-discrimination laws relating to employment, including candidates with disability or veteran status.