Continuous Improvement Engineer - American Fan

Continuous Improvement Engineer - American Fan (Finance)

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American Fan is a manufacturer of air movement equipment for Industrial, HVAC, Commercial, Marine, and specialty markets. Throughout our history, the quality and reliability of our products has been built upon a solid foundation of unrivaled application expertise and technical leadership. As a small manufacturer who is part of a well-respected international corporation, we are best known for our willingness to design and manufacture specialty air movement products for unique applications.

Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group of knowledgeable agents/representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff they deliver a very high level of customer service.

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer Date:
December 2025

Reports To: VP / GM

American Fan has an opportunity for a Painter, based in our Fairfield, OH facility. The primary purpose of the Continuous Improvement Engineer is to drive operational efficiency and productivity within our organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge of industrial engineering principles and continuous improvement methodologies in an industrial setting. You will work closely with our experienced engineers and managers to identify process improvement opportunities, optimize workflows, and implement best practices.

• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Develop and implement strategies that promote operational efficiency and excellence across all business units.
• Conduct root cause analysis and data‑driven assessments to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Partner with leadership teams to establish KPIs, performance metrics, and process dashboards.
• Facilitate workshops, training, and coaching to develop Lean and Six Sigma capabilities across teams.
• Support strategic projects, including digital transformation, cost reduction, and process automation.
• Track and report on operational excellence project results and benefits realization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance.
• Partner with the operations site leadership to enhance functional efficiency, boost productivity, and drive business growth to achieve key organizational objectives.
• Directly provide formal and informal FMOS training and coaching, taking complex internal/external problems—breaking them down and recommending best approach to solution.
• Drive the kaizen process, including kaizen funnel development, prioritization, resourcing, activation, and execution. Ensure effective sustainment of results and support problem solving as needed to close gaps to targets.
• Promote and facilitate diagnosis of workflow impediments and other wastes throughout the business. Provides counsel on appropriate tools to eliminate them.
• Embody the core values for Fairbanks Morse Defense of velocity, teamwork and integrity.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of five years of work experience in manufacturing/operations, supply chain and/or logistics. Minimum of two…