Wilbert Plastic Services · 2 months ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$56K/yr - $84K/yrWilbert Plastic Services is part of the Marmon Group LLC, a global industrial organization backed by Berkshire Hathaway. They are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead transformational improvement efforts using Lean, process engineering, and industrial automation to enhance operational excellence across multiple business units.
3D PrintingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead 3 or more cross-functional projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Facilitate and execute Lean tools including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/Impact Events, A3 problem solving, and standard work development
Partner with site leadership and process owners to identify process gaps and implement sustainable solutions
Coach and mentor employees at all levels — from shop floor to leadership — in Lean thinking and sustainable operational practices
Develop plant-level continuous improvement plans based on assessments and key business needs
Track and report KPIs and CI progress; establish effective Management Review systems
Assist in identifying metrics, creating dashboards, and reporting on progress toward plant and corporate CI targets
Help lead Management Review and follow-up routines to drive accountability and sustainment
Understand each business unit and locations place in the lean journey and guide them culturally and technically to the next step
Analyze and map existing manufacturing processes; identify bottlenecks and design future states aligned with business growth goals
Scope and implement automation solutions, including in-house and vendor-built systems
Lead feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI modeling to support capital requests
Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and integrators to prototype and deploy technologies
Support IIoT initiatives, system connectivity, and data collection for performance tracking
Support Business Units 8020 efforts and guide them through implementing 8020 at a business and shop floor level
Act as the project technical lead and mentor junior engineers in Lean and automation problem-solving
Share expertise across multiple locations with diverse stakeholder teams
Help improve internal automation processes and contribute to standardization efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, Automation Engineering, or related fields
Experience in manufacturing operations, Lean, CI, and/or automation engineering
Deep understanding of Lean principles and a track record of leading impactful CI projects
Demonstrated success leading Lean initiatives and delivering automation solutions
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Comfort working in factories and in ambiguous environments where scope evolves
Preferred
Hands-on experience with shop floor improvement projects
Exposure to CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, etc.)
Working knowledge of IIoT and data systems integration
Familiarity with automation implementation in a Lean context
Familiarity and/or a drive to learn/utilize AI and industrial simulation software
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k matching
And more
Company
Wilbert Plastic Services
Wilbert Plastic Services is a plastics company that provides thermoforming and injection molding. in Belmont, NC.
Founded in 1965
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shelby Pierce
Chief Financial Officer
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