Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for identifying and implementing improvements to quality processes through use of statistical tools, project management practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.  This role is also key to driving reductions in cost of quality and enhancing quality outcomes to achieve strategic business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead complex, high value projects that deliver measurable and sustainable business results, leveraging a Six Sigma process improvement methodology
• Serve as a technical leader in the deployment of the Six Sigma process improvement methodology through the application of process improvement tools and training, coaching, and mentoring of associates
• Drive ideation, prioritization, and implementation of process improvement opportunities to improve efficiencies and maintain the highest quality products and services, partnering with key stakeholders to scope and ensure alignment with strategic priorities 
• Analyze new and existing data sources in conjunction with a working knowledge of various materials, manufacturing techniques, and engineering practices to identify and drive significant cost improvements at manufacturing plants and distribution centers.
• Manage projects and lead teams comprised of cross-functional associates (such as Product Managers, Engineering, Sales, Operations) to develop recommendations to improve quality outcomes and business value, and drive implementation of corrective actions.  
• Serve as an operational expert in statistical analysis and provides analytical support to the overall Enterprise 
• Mentors and supports FBIN Quality Managers/Quality Engineers at facilities.
• Develops, documents, and provides training for continuous quality improvements, as required
• Demonstrates continual improvement efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly with facility teams and leadership.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, MBA or advanced degree preferred 
• Six Sigma Black Belt certified through an accredited institution or internal program as part of a large organization
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for dealing with all levels of staff, customers, suppliers, and operations 
• Experience applying analytics to drive results and increase value (preferably in Quality)
• Superior communication skills, both in written and verbal presentation
• Solid project management skills with a results orientation
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Availability to travel as needed to manufacturing plants and distribution facilities

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $81,000 - $124,300 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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