COS Improvement Engineer

We are seeking a driven and collaborative Continuous Improvement Engineer to support continuous improvement initiatives across Carlisle divisions. This role partners closely with global and divisional COS leadership teams to drive operational excellence, employee engagement, and measurable business results across manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will help improve plant safety, on-time delivery, product quality, cost management, and operational performance through Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Key Responsibilities Support the division’s COS journey and foster a culture of continuous improvement Analyze current operations using Value Stream Mapping, gap analysis, and Lean tools Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and improvement initiatives Coach and train employees and leaders on COS principles and Lean methodologies Implement and sustain programs such as 5S, SQDC Visual Management, TPM, and Idea Systems Partner with plant leadership to align operational excellence strategies with business goals Establish measurable standards and ensure sustainability of improvements Mentor plant COS champions and support steering committee activities Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field required Minimum 2 years of relevant manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement experience Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred Strong communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and leadership skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Additional Information Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Occasional overtime and weekend work required Travel requirement: 50%–80% throughout the year If you are passionate about operational excellence and driving meaningful change in manufacturing environments, we encourage you to apply today.

The role focuses on driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing facilities using Lean methodologies. Key duties include leading Kaizen events, coaching employees, and implementing visual management systems to improve safety, quality, and cost management.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing or continuous improvement. Lean or Six Sigma certifications are preferred along with strong communication and leadership skills.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• LeadershipPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Value Stream Mapping
• Kaizen
• 5S
• SQDC Visual Management
• TPM
• Idea Systems
• Problem-solving
• Facilitation
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Construction

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 6, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable

Application method

Direct apply is available