Pratt Miller · 1 month ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
New Hudson, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $154K/yr
5+ years expPratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries, providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will drive operational excellence across manufacturing operations by optimizing processes, systems, and tools to improve efficiency, quality, and compliance.
AutomotiveLogistics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead system and process improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, aligning MES, ERP, and PLM tools to meet DoD and program-specific requirements
Assess, design, and implement future-state workflows that integrate Lean principles, digital tools, and data-driven feedback to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and traceability
Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering, Supply Chain, and IT to drive system alignment, process standardization, and data integrity
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and Lean/Six Sigma projects to improve production performance, safety, and quality
Develop and implement standardized work procedures, visual management systems, and control plans to sustain process gains and ensure consistent execution
Optimize material flow, equipment utilization, and cycle time in collaboration with production and engineering teams
Develop and maintain performance dashboards and visual management tools to communicate progress and sustain improvements
Support ISO and internal audit activities, ensuring compliance with documentation and continuous improvement standards
Participate in supplier or process audits and assist in resolving quality or process control issues
Coach and mentor team members in Lean and Six Sigma tools, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
Manage multiple CI projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, production schedules, and strategic priorities
Present findings, updates, and recommendations to leadership through clear, data-supported communication
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required due to work on U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) programs; ability to obtain a security clearance
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Systems, or a related technical field required
5+ years of experience in manufacturing process improvement, operations excellence, or systems integration (MES/ERP/PLM environments)
Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (Green or Black Belt certification preferred)
Experience in discrete or complex assembly in Defense manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience with MES, ERP (Sage, SAP, or similar), and PLM (Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar) systems
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects from assessment through implementation and sustainment
Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate findings into actionable improvements
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills for working across functions and levels
Preferred
Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (Green or Black Belt certification preferred)
Exposure to Agile, OODA, or similar iterative improvement frameworks
Proven success leading Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement initiatives in a production or assembly environment
Experience designing closed-loop feedback systems that connect production data (MES) with engineering change control (PLM) and financial systems (ERP)
Knowledge of digital manufacturing transformation, system integration, and data governance
Company
Pratt Miller
Pratt Miller is a groundbreaking engineering and product development company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Matt Carroll
CEO
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