Hiring: Lead, Continuous Improvement Company: Entegris Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:07:08 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive manufacturing/CI experience, with direct exposure to injection molding and precision machining environments; prior experience leading teams and CI projects at a plant level required. Required Skills: •Lead site-wide continuous improvement strategy across injection molding, precision machining, and assembly value streams, aligning CI priorities with plant and regional business objectives. •Own and mature the site's lean management system: 5S, visual management, standard work, TPM, SMED, error-proofing (poka-yoke), and daily management/tiered accountability boards. •Plan and lead Kaizen events, DMAIC/Six Sigma projects, and rapid problem-solving (A3, 8D, 5-Why, fishbone) to close gaps in scrap, cycle time, OEE, first-pass yield, and on-time delivery. •Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize injection molding process parameters (cycle time, cooling, hot runner performance) and CNC/precision machining processes (tolerance capability, tool life, setup reduction). •Drive OEE and downtime-reduction programs on molding presses, CNC machining centers, and assembly lines through data analysis, root-cause elimination, and preventive/predictive maintenance collaboration. •Use statistical tools (SPC, Cpk/Ppk, capability studies, DOE) to reduce process variation and support PPAP/APQP activities for new and existing programs. •Build, mentor, and lead a team of CI engineers and technicians; develop their technical and leadership capability as a bench for future CI and operations roles. •Own the site's CI project pipeline and savings tracking, reporting productivity, cost-reduction, and quality improvement results to plant and regional leadership. Compensation: •$108,000 - $135,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!