Continuous Improvement Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our dynamic team at the Lutron Costa Rica operation. As a member of our cross-functional engineering team, you will conceive, design and develop innovative and intuitive products that help users save energy, improve comfort, and enhance the functionality of every space. In this role, your unique talents will help us discover new technologies, design techniques, and process improvement methods to bring elegant solutions to our customers.

Lutron is a technology-centric, people driven organization focused on developing solutions that maintain our market position as the world leader in IoT devices that automate lighting, shading and temperature.

Responsibilities

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer at Lutron you will:

• Analyze operational data and processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Promote efficiency and safety in the plant.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and other departments to drive process improvements.
• Liaise with external suppliers to ensure equipment and consumables used are appropriate to the operations and are the most efficient solution.
• Contribute to the 5s initiative to ensure that improvements are sustained and entrenched within the business.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, etc.).
• Support audits and regulatory compliance as needed.
• Ensure the lines layout, both at macro and micro levels, is suitable for an efficient manufacturing process.
• Ensure safety policies are being followed.
• Stay aligned to Lutron’s culture and values:
• Be passionate
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing markets
• Be an innovative thinker
• Be employee focused
• Be ethical
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrable knowledge of implementing lean manufacturing/continuous improvement
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred; Black Belt a plus.
• Fluent in written and verbal English and Spanish
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work in a self-managed work team environment.
• Ability to work different work schedules.
  
  

Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent. Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at www.lutron.com.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action - Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.