Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

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About IEM

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

At IEM, we’re not just growing – we're thriving! Our rapid expansion means new opportunities are always on the horizon. If you’re someone who gets excited by making an impact through interesting challenges, you’ll feel right at home. IEM is currently seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer for our Jacksonville, FL locations and will report into our Continuous Improvement Manager. Join our transformation journey as a lean professional supporting kaizen activities, standard work documentation, and data-driven process improvement. This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates with a passion for lean manufacturing and a desire to grow in a structured CI environment. 

Please note: This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Jacksonville offices and does not offer remote work. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Plan & lead cross-functional kaizen events focused on lean fundamentals, standard work, visual management, flow, problem-solving and strategic growth/ capacity initiatives
• Drive the implementation of tools and processes across operations, supply chain, engineering, and commercial functions
• Develop internal capability by training and coaching team members/ leaders in lean thinking, daily management and continuous improvement practice
• Create and execute improvement roadmaps based on assessments of the business system maturity
• Enable teams to embrace standardization, accountability, and data-driven decision making
• Identify, document and disseminate internal best practices
• Will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned

 Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field; MBA or Master’s preferred
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement, preferably in a multi-site or matrixed industrial environment
• Proven understanding of Lean Principles (e.g., 5S, value stream mapping, standard work, visual management, PDCA, SMED, A3 problem solving)
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional kaizen events and system-wide CI initiatives
• Proven understanding of basic ops finance, including P&L impact, cost drivers, and fixed vs. variable costs
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration and mentoring junior engineers
• Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization

Compensation actually offered for this role will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. 

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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