Continuous Improvement Engineer

Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable. We deliver roofing, insulation, waterproofing, and architectural systems for commercial and residential projects using a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to solve today's challenges. We're equally committed to our people, prioritizing safety, inclusion, career growth, development, tuition assistance, and excellent benefits.

With manufacturing, engineering, operations, and corporate functions across North America and globally, Carlisle offers stability, agility, and opportunity in a performance-driven culture. Do meaningful work and shape the future of building solutions; apply today and come grow with us. We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our team in Wylie, TX.

As an employee of Carlisle, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Day 1 coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Leave and disability income protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Advocate and insurance concierge services
• Paid Time Off - paid sick days, paid vacation days and 11 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent, & commuter expenses
• Educational Assistance Program (tuition reimbursement) for employees

Job Summary

The COS Improvement Engineer will apply engineering and Lean Six Sigma knowledge and concepts to identify, scope, and manage projects and activities that will improve process control and overall plant efficiency. The position requires the ability to build strong working relationships and communicate effectively with plant personnel and management to effectively identify and execute the activities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are also required. Standard work hours Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm with occasional overtime and weekends required. Travel 40-60% throughout the year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering knowledge to the manufacturing processes to identify improvement
• Perform root cause analysis to reduce process
• Utilize statistical analysis and software tools to evaluate manufacturing
• Prepare written justifications for approved capital expenditures (ACEs).
• Play a key role in advancing CWT's lean journey across the
• Facilitate events and meetings focused on manufacturing improvements and cost
• Track and report project
• Coordinate and manage numerous teams and projects to execute and sustain improvement
• Identify and prioritize potential manufacturing improvement projects in responsible
• Attend and facilitate Kaizen and other continuous improvement events throughout the organization.
• Work with the COS team to further drive the overall COS journey to establish a culture of continuous improvement throughout CWT.
• Research and prepare written justifications for capital

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Operational understanding of manufacturing, business software systems, business systems functions and how they inter-relate, and customer expectations.
• Proficient understanding of fundamental Lean tools including, but not limited to, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Mistake Proofing, TPM, MDI, Root Cause Analysis, etc.
• Strong understanding of Six Sigma tools and approach including, but not limited to, DMAIC, Measurement System Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability, Experimental Design (DOE), etc.
• Effective project and time management techniques
• Working knowledge of various software systems including Microsoft Office, SAP, Minitab, Wonderware, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, problem solving and analytical skills, conflict resolution, listening skills, coaching and facilitating skills.
• Ability to identify, scope, and execute numerous improvement projects
• Capacity to communicate complex theories in simple terms to all levels of the organization
• Effectively able to articulate technical details in written

Education and Experience:

• Required:
• Bachelor''s degree, preferably in Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical
• 2+ years of experience in a lean Six Sigma enterprise or equivalent educational
• Lean Champion Certification and Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is a plus

Working Conditions:

• Office environment setting with occasional plant settings where the plants may be dirt, dusty, and hotter/colder than office settings.
• Monday - Friday; 7:00 am - 4:00
• Occasional overtime or weekends

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

• Eye, head and hearing protection along with a high vis vest are required at all times on the production
• Safety toed shoes (steel/composite) are required on the production
• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department may be required.

#LI-MN1