Continuous Improvement Engineer

About M&D For the past 80 years, M&D has led the aftermarket in remanufacturing innovation to address technological advancements and changing customer needs. In the past few decades, we have expanded beyond our remanufacturing roots to develop close (and sometimes exclusive) partnerships with the world’s leading OEMs and manufacturers. Those partnerships with key suppliers like Bosch, Garrett, Federal Mogul, Cummins, Stanadyne, Holset, BorgWarner, Delphi, Yanmar, Mitsubishi, Denso and others have been critical in honing our remanufacturing capabilities and expanding our parts offering to include new, no core options in fuel injectors and fuel pumps, diesel engine cylinder heads, blocks, crankshafts and connecting rods. M&D also stocks a complete assortment of turbos (new and remanufactured), inframe overhaul kits, filtration and aftertreatment parts including DPFs, DOCs, EGRs, sensors and other engine parts. Our strong remanufacturing roots combined with our 41 branch locations, a nationwide outside sales team of 25 and our close OEM & Manufacturer partnerships make us unique in the industry – no one understands diesel engine failure analysis and parts better than M&D . WE FUEL UPTIME . Position Summary: As a Continuous Improvement Process Engineer , you will play a critical role in enhancing operational efficiency, quality, and productivity within our organization. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process bottlenecks, implement improvements, and drive sustainable change. If you’re passionate about driving operational excellence and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you! Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Analyze existing processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement. Develop and implement process optimization strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance. Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Lead process mapping, root cause analysis, and value stream mapping exercises. Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to streamline operations. Design and execute experiments to validate process changes. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress against improvement goals. Train and mentor team members on process improvement techniques. Participate in cross-functional project teams to drive organizational excellence. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred. Proven experience in process improvement, preferably in manufacturing or production environments. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data-driven decision-making. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Familiarity with process simulation tools and statistical analysis software. Ability to lead change and influence stakeholders at all levels. Ability to travel to manufacturing locations in U.S. and Mexico Valid driver’s license with good driving record. Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening. Fosters good coworker citizenship and contributes to a positive work environment. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Positive work environment that values innovation and teamwork. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Office environment. Shop environment that can include exposure to loud noises, extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust. Prolonged periods of driving in vehicle. Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. M&D provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status. familial status, disability, military status, and genetic information.