Continuous Improvement Engineer

Join our team in Fargo, ND at Marvin Composites as a Continuous Improvement Engineer where you’ll mentor and empower team members to identify areas for improvement, encourage idea submission, and lead/facilitate projects while meticulously documenting processes for future reference and optimization. Your primary focus will be on improving safety, quality, productivity, and profitability throughout the organization.

Additionally, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing, evaluating, documenting, and enhancing process flow and work methods. You’ll work collaboratively across various departments, driving Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production processes, increase efficiency, and improve effectiveness. Your proactive approach and motivation to get results will ensure the timely execution of projects aimed at saving costs and enhancing overall operations.

We know you will make a difference here, so we’ll provide all the ways you can grow professionally and personally. Our extensive benefits package is built around your well-being and starts on day one. You will also receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 for relocation costs. If you’re passionate about driving positive change and making a tangible impact, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our innovative team at Marvin Composites.

• Lead the charge in finding and implementing strategies to cut waste from production processes, making our operations leaner and more efficient
• Collaborate with teams to explore cost-saving opportunities across the board, fueling innovation and driving progress
• Be involved in our CI boards, where we crowd-source improvement ideas and bring them to life, making a real impact on our operations
• Work to evaluate processes, sharing best practices, and keep our operations running smoothly
• Create clear and user-friendly documentation, ensuring everyone understands and can follow our procedures effectively
• Spread the word about lean principles, helping everyone in the organization become champions of efficiency

• Professional work experience in a manufacturing environment, depending on your level of experience, to contribute valuable insights and expertise
• Demonstrate strong computer skills, especially in MS Office, crucial for analyzing data and creating documentation
• Showcase your ability to interpret prints, a crucial skill for understanding and optimizing production processes, regardless of your experience level
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma a plus
• Demonstrated ability to use structured problem-solving techniques

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Industrial Engineering strongly preferred

Marvin Composites produces custom fiberglass components used in many of the premium windows and doors manufactured by Marvin, a family-owned and -led company. Marvin Composites currently has fiberglass production facilities in Fargo, North Dakota and Salem, Virginia. Our 300+ associates enjoy our better living approach to benefits, which support you at work and beyond. From day one, you receive health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

A few unique offerings include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on whatever makes you happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• $$ Annual profit sharing – get rewarded for the role everyone plays in making Marvin a success
• Giving at Marvin – join coordinated volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support thanks to your colleagues and the Marvin family should you suffer a personal hardship

The partnership between the fiberglass manufacturer and Marvin began more than 30-years ago, with the Marvin Composites name officially being introduced in 2022.

Today, some 7,000 employees at 16 locations across North America manufacture Marvin’s portfolio of products, which includes Infinity Replacement Windows, TruStile Doors, and Marvin Coastline brands. Apply today and join an industry-leading company proud to take the Marvin name. You also belong to one of America's Top 20 Large Employers of 2024, according to an exclusive ranking by Forbes Magazine.

This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Accommodation may be made to enable an individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any employment offer depends on completing a background check and drug screen to company standards.