Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer

At Aalberts hydronic flow control, our brands Nexus and Flamco deliver innovative, sustainable solutions from source to emitter. We are seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer to support and strengthen our operations through practical, hands-on improvement efforts.

This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable in a manufacturing environment, enjoys solving problems, and is eager to grow their experience in continuous improvement and Lean practices.

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain and Operations, the CI Engineer will support continuous improvement initiatives across our operations. This role partners with leaders and employees at all levels to identify opportunities, improve processes, and build a culture of problem-solving and continuous learning.

Requirements

Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Innovation (SQDCI)

Work with teams on the shop floor to identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities

Assist in facilitating Kaizen events and improvement activities

Help implement and sustain standard work, visual management, and daily management practices

Support root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to prevent recurrence of issues

Contribute to value stream mapping and process improvement projects

Track and report on improvement metrics and results

Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership to support a culture of continuous improvement

Preferred Experience:

1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Exposure to continuous improvement, Lean, or problem-solving methodologies is a plus, but not required

Experience supporting projects, process improvements, or operational initiatives

Skills & Attributes:

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment

Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams

Willingness to learn and grow in continuous improvement practices

Self-motivated with a positive, team-oriented mindset

Education (Preferred):

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field

Lean or Six Sigma exposure or certification is a plus, not required

Location & Travel:

Onsite in Fishers, IN, Monday through Friday

Occasional travel (up to ~10%) to Bedford, NC, or other Aalberts locations