Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Gainesville, TX 76240

Posted: 05/26/2026

Job Category: Engineer

Job Number: 56608462

Pay Rate: $90000-110000 / year

Job Description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Gainesville, TX

On-Site & Direct Hire Role

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 + Bonus

Sirius Staffing is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with a well-established manufacturing company in Gainesville, TX. This is an on-site position focused on improving plant operations, production efficiency, quality, and overall manufacturing performance.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, working directly with production teams, and driving measurable operational improvements in a manufacturing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing efficiency, waste reduction, quality improvement, and cost savings

Develop & implement Process Improvement Plans aligned with plant production & operational goals

Monitor and analyze KPIs including OEE, scrap, downtime, throughput, cycle time, yield, and labor efficiency

Lead Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma activities including root cause analysis, Kaizen events, process mapping, and corrective actions

Utilize Lean tools and methodologies such as DMAIC, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Visual Management to improve plant performance

Conduct process assessments to identify bottlenecks, reduce variation, and improve productivity and process reliability

Partner with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to drive sustainable operational improvements

Support & mentor operators and supervisors on Lean principles, process discipline, and continuous improvement best practices

Lead initiatives to reduce scrap, improve first-pass yield, minimize downtime, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

Analyze production data & trends to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective and preventive actions

Assist with process standardization, operator training, and implementation of manufacturing best practices

Track improvement projects, measurable results, and cost savings to ensure long-term success of implemented changes

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field

5+ years of continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or process improvement experience within a manufacturing environment

Experience in chemical, food, coatings, or industrial manufacturing environments is highly preferred

Strong problem-solving and project leadership skills

Ability to work directly with production employees and cross-functional teams

Experience improving efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting manufacturing operations

Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus; Black Belt certification preferred

Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without current or future employer sponsorship

Sirius Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

Meet Your Recruiter

Hannah Thompson