Continuous Improvement & Process Engineer

Continuous Improvement & Process Engineer

This range is provided by Spectrum Killian Dental Lab Alliance. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

About Us:

Spectrum Killian Dental Lab Alliance (SKDLA) is a nationally recognized leader in restorative dentistry, passionate about helping people smile with confidence. We partner with dental professionals across the country to deliver world-class restorations, advanced dental equipment, and trusted services that make a difference for patients every day.

At SKDLA, we combine craftsmanship, cutting‑edge technology, and a deep commitment to quality to create beautiful, lasting results. More than just a dental lab, we are driven by the belief that every restoration represents a person’s confidence, comfort, and well‑being - and that’s a responsibility we take to heart.

Our operations are centered around two advanced Centers of Excellence located in Orange County and Los Angeles. This collaborative environment allows our skilled technicians to innovate, mentor one another, and consistently deliver outstanding results.

Overview:

The Continuous Improvement & Process Engineer is responsible for analyzing, standardizing, and improving manufacturing and business processes to enhance flow, efficiency, and quality. This role is highly hands‑on—working closely with operations, engineering, and quality to map processes, perform time studies, eliminate waste, and implement sustainable improvements.

The ideal candidate combines analytical depth, facilitation skills, and a passion for engaging teams in continuous improvement.

• Lead process mapping, value stream mapping, and flow analysis to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct time studies, work sampling, and line balancing to establish standards and improve productivity.
• Design and implement single‑piece flow, takt time alignment, and standard work to improve reliability and reduce variation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to optimize facility layouts, equipment utilization, and work cell design.
• Support deployment of the company’s Operational Excellence framework, driving measurable improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Facilitate kaizen events, PDCA cycles, and problem‑solving workshops to engage employees in improvement.
• Use structured methodologies (DMAIC, A3, 8D) to diagnose root causes and drive sustainable corrective actions.
• Maintain performance visibility through SQDIP boards, KPI dashboards, and daily management systems.

• Train and coach team members in Lean manufacturing principles (5S, waste reduction, visual management, standard work).
• Partner with leaders and operators to develop improvement ideas, document standard work, and sustain gains.
• Help build a culture of continuous improvement where every employee is a problem solver.

• Plan and execute improvement and capital projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and metrics.
• Track progress using visual project tracking and communicate results through concise, data‑driven reporting.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support new product introduction (NPI), scaling processes for production readiness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement roles.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, value stream mapping, and time study techniques.
• Proven experience leading kaizen events and facilitating team‑based improvement initiatives.
• Hands‑on ability to collect and analyze process data and implement changes on the production floor.
• Proficiency in project management, documentation, and structured problem‑solving (PDCA, DMAIC, or A3).
• Strong communication, facilitation, and coaching skills to drive engagement and cultural change.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification a plus.
• Experience in regulated…