Continuous Improvement Engineer

About the role

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will join Builder’s Best’s engineering team in Jacksonville, TX. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this full‑time, on‑site position drives process optimization, waste reduction, and product‑quality enhancements across the HVAC manufacturing plant.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, plan, and lead continuous‑improvement initiatives that boost safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Apply Lean tools such as 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Six Sigma problem‑solving, and Kaizen.
• Track and report project progress, including cost savings, cycle‑time improvements, and KPI impact.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to pinpoint bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and waste.
• Develop and implement data‑driven improvement plans that reduce downtime and increase throughput.
• Partner with production teams to validate process changes and monitor results.
• Promote Lean practices throughout the plant and ensure consistent adoption of standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading continuous‑improvement projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and influence teams on‑site.
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Required skills

• 5S
• SMED
• Value Stream Mapping
• Standard Work
• Six Sigma
• Kaizen