Continuous Improvement Engineer

Federal Signal

Tishomingo, MSOn-siteFull time
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Location
Tishomingo, MS
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Nov 5
2 days ago
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About the company

Federal Signal

Machinery · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

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What you'll do

  • Develop manufacturing processes, equipment requirements, tooling, and workflows
  • Collaborate with Design Engineering to improve product designs for manufacturability and cost
  • Lead and support process improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma
  • Provide documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
  • Train and communicate process changes, equipment usage, and revised work methods
  • Investigate and recommend equipment, tooling, or technology
  • Process Engineering Change Notices and review Engineering Change Requests
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to production issues

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy fabrication environment (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and production workflows
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Syte-Line/SolidWorks systems (preferred)

Key skills

Manufacturing processesFabrication methodsProduction workflowsLean manufacturingContinuous improvementProcess optimizationEngineering drawingsBills of materialRoot cause analysisProblem-solvingMicrosoft OfficeSyte-Line/SolidWorks

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Perks

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PTO
  • Tuition assistance

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TBEI Tishomingo is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our team in Tishomingo, MS . This onsite role is responsible for driving process improvements, optimizing manufacturing operations, and supporting Lean initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency across the facility. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to develop innovative solutions and improve manufacturability, workflows, and overall operational performance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Determine and develop manufacturing processes, equipment requirements, tooling, and workflows to produce products in an economical and efficient manner while maintaining fit, form, function, and quality standards. Collaborate with Design Engineering to improve product designs for manufacturability, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and production efficiency. Lead and support process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. Provide clear documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support production teams. Train and communicate process changes, new equipment usage, and revised work methods to supervisors and shop personnel. Investigate, evaluate, and recommend new equipment, tooling, or technology to improve manufacturing processes, safety, capacity, and quality. Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in a timely manner and ensure effective communication of changes to all affected departments. Review and process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), evaluating the impact on safety, quality, cost, and production efficiency to ensure changes align with company objectives. Analyze current and proposed manufacturing processes to identify and implement improvements that enhance workplace safety and ergonomics. Support root cause analysis and corrective actions related to production issues, quality concerns, and process deviations. Partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and reduce downtime, scrap, and rework. Qualifications: Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy fabrication environment preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and production workflows. Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills. Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and shop personnel. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Syte-Line/SolidWorks systems preferred. Benefits: • Medical, Dental, Vision-multiple plans to choose from • Company paid Life Insurance • STD (Short Term Disability) • LTD (Long Term Disability) • 401(k) • Employee Assistance Program • Flexible Spending Account • PTO (Paid Time Off • Gain Share Bonus Program • Reimbursement for safety boots and prescription safety glasses • Tuition assistance • 9 company paid holidays Who we are: 1,000+ distributors and dealers, across North America 11 major brands Industry-leading technology, management team, and performance High quality products including military-spec dump bodies for the US Armed Forces Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 507-508-9136. All other applications must be submitted online.

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