Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Lynchburg, VA

• ID: R-20957
• Job Type: Full time

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Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

The CIP (Continuous Improvement Process) Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and operational efficiency. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, and other cross-functional teams to analyze processes, identify root causes of performance gaps, and deliver sustainable improvement initiatives. The CIP Engineer will utilize data-driven problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, root cause analysis, and standard work to reduce waste, improve process capability, optimize workflow, and increase equipment and labor effectiveness. The role also supports the development of a continuous improvement culture by facilitating improvement projects, tracking results, standardizing successful solutions, and coaching team members on structured problem-solving techniques. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and technical skills with a hands-on approach and the ability to influence teams across the organization. Success in this position is measured by the delivery of measurable, sustainable improvements in operational performance and the effective implementation of continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

Implement & support lean manufacturing (develop cell layout and design based upon projected customer demand, incorporate safety and ergonomic factors, electronic data presentation and tracking, progressive quality checks, linearity, etc.)

• Champion continuous improvement efforts associated with various manufacturing processes
• Utilize data to perform root cause identification and implement root cause corrective actions.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve lead times, reduce product cost, analyze and reduce costs of nonconformance, evaluate new products and/or product enhancements, etc.
• Creation and implementation of best practice Lean vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Support and implementation of new business initiatives and projects and review the impact.
• Develop and implement a robust continuous improvement strategy in partnership with the team and other stakeholders.
• Support the mission and targets of the company.
• Handle and report on production, projects, risks, dependencies, budgets, resources, issues, critical milestones, required investments.
• Define and implement actions to ensure success and conformity.
• Undertake and organize continuous training and development utilizing the train-the-trainer methodology
• Identify business improvement opportunities with proactive strategies for implementation.
• Ensure that all activities are in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures as defined by the local VIOSH and company HSE requirements.
• Develop and build a culture of encouragement, empowerment and engagement.
• Develop annual development plans and provide input on organization/capability/succession planning.
• Motivate and coach to operational success.
• Input and hold responsibility for budgets.
• Monthly/Quarter/Annual forecast activities.
• Cost follow-up.
• Anticipate and overcome obstacles to reach the target.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Ensure an effective interface with the departmental staff is maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Excellent cross-functional team leadership and management skills.
• BS or BA Degree in a relevant field,
• BS/MS degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or similar preferred
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.
• Commercially and financially aware.
• 8+ years’ experience in a manufacturing and/or engineering environment.
• Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt, or LEAN Certified
• 7 Quality Tool Practitioner (fishbone, 5 Why’s/ Ishikawa, Histograms, Control Charts, Pareto Analysis, Scatter Diagrams, and Stratification)
• Background in project management.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferred SAP, including production modules.

Req ID : R-20957

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Flowserve is a global leader in flow control solutions and aftermarket services. Our people are driven by a shared commitment to building a more sustainable future and making a meaningful impact around the world. With more than 16,000 employees across 50+ countries, we combine global scale with strong local expertise. Our teams bring ingenuity, creativity, and technical excellence to every challenge, delivering innovative products and services that help customers operate more efficiently and reliably. Serving over 10,000 customers worldwide, Flowserve supports industries that provide essential resources such as energy, clean water, pharmaceuticals, and more. Put your talents—and your career—in motion with Flowserve.