Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer
Ripple Foods
Other Engineering
Carmel, IN, USA
Posted on Apr 22, 2026
We are partnering with a pharmaceutical company in the Carmel, IN area to identify a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer who will drive operational excellence across development, manufacturing, and quality/compliance functions within a highly regulated environment.
This individual will play a key role in improving efficiency, reducing variability, and strengthening processes while ensuring alignment with FDA and broader regulatory standards.
Direct-hire, full-time
Compensation: Base salary, annual bonus, and full benefits package starting day one.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7-4, 8-5
Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Partner with Development, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions
- Facilitate root cause analyses, Kaizen events, and rapid improvement efforts to resolve critical issues and improve performance
- Step in to support high-priority or off-track projects, driving alignment and ensuring timely execution
- Utilize data analysis and statistical tools to identify trends, reduce variability, and improve decision-making
- Establish and track KPIs to monitor process performance and sustain improvements
- Develop and standardize processes, systems, and governance to support long-term operational success
- Ensure all initiatives are compliant with regulatory requirements, including FDA, cGMP, OSHA, and EPA standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in engineering roles related to continuous improvement, manufacturing, or operations within pharma, biotech, or medical device
- Experience supporting at least two of the following areas: new product development, technical transfer, manufacturing operations, supply chain operations, or compliance
- Strong working knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, including FDA, cGMP, OSHA, and EPA
- Proven success leading Lean and/or Six Sigma initiatives with measurable impact (Black Belt preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at multiple levels
- Experience with data analysis, statistical tools, and structured problem-solving approaches
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments