Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Optimization Engineer
Evansville, IN | Bootz; an American Bath Group company (ABG)
Build Processes. Eliminate Waste. Drive Measurable Impact.
Bootz is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer with a strong Continuous Improvement mindset to help optimize manufacturing performance across our steel tub, shower base, and porcelain enamel operations.
This is not a maintenance engineering role or a desk-based support function. We are looking for an engineer who thrives on the production floor, identifies bottlenecks, drives root cause resolution, improves throughput, reduces scrap, and delivers measurable operational gains.
You will work directly with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering leadership to implement Lean manufacturing initiatives, improve equipment reliability, support automation and robotics, and lead process optimization projects that directly impact plant performance.
If you enjoy solving manufacturing problems in fast-paced environments and want visible ownership over operational improvements, this role offers substantial opportunity for growth and impact.
Why Engineers Join ABG
- Direct ownership over high-impact manufacturing improvements
- Opportunity to lead Lean, Kaizen, automation, and robotics initiatives
- Strong visibility with plant and engineering leadership
- Capital project exposure and operational decision-making involvement
- Opportunity to influence throughput, labor efficiency, quality, and uptime
- Growth potential across ABG’s national manufacturing network
- Competitive compensation with flexibility for highly qualified candidates
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more
What You’ll Own
Continuous Improvement & Operational Performance
- Lead process improvement initiatives focused on:
- throughput increases
- scrap reduction
- uptime improvement
- labor optimization
- quality enhancement
- Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including:
- Kaizen events
- 5S
- root cause analysis
- waste elimination
- standard work development
- Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, losses, and improvement opportunities
- Develop sustainable corrective actions for recurring process issues and nonconforming material
Manufacturing Process Optimization
Support and improve processes across:
- Steel tub manufacturing
- Shower base production
- Porcelain enamel operations
- Assembly and packaging systems
- Urethane coating processes
Key equipment/process areas include:
- stamping
- drawing
- trimming
- assembly
- enameling
- robotic operations
Robotics & Automation
- Optimize and support Fanuc robotic programming and process performance
- Train operators on robotic operation and programming adjustments
- Support automation upgrades and equipment improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve reliability and cycle efficiency
Project & Production Support
- Execute process and capital improvement projects from concept through implementation
- Support new product launches and transitions into stable production
- Improve workflow, layout, ergonomics, and production flow
- Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams to drive measurable results
What We’re Looking For
Ideal Background
We are targeting engineers with strong manufacturing and continuous improvement experience in high-volume production environments.
Strong consideration given to candidates with experience in:
- Continuous Improvement Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Lean Manufacturing
- Automation / Robotics Engineering
Preferred production environments include:
- metals
- automotive
- appliance
- heavy manufacturing
- industrial products
- high-volume assembly
Required Qualifications
- 2–5+ years of manufacturing, process, or continuous improvement engineering experience
- Proven experience improving manufacturing performance in production environments
- Hands-on Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving experience
- Experience using:
- root cause analysis
- Kaizen
- 5S
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience working directly on production floors with operators and maintenance teams
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
Preferred Qualifications
- Fanuc robotic programming experience strongly preferred
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt preferred
- Experience with automation, controls, or capital equipment improvements
- Experience supporting high-speed or high-volume manufacturing environments
- Experience driving measurable cost savings or throughput improvements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred
- OR
- Associate degree with equivalent manufacturing engineering experience
Work Environment
This is a highly hands-on manufacturing role requiring daily production floor engagement.
Candidates should be comfortable:
- working directly with operators and technicians
- troubleshooting live production issues
- spending extended time on the manufacturing floor
- operating in fast-paced industrial environments
Compensation
Bootz; an ABG company offers competitive compensation and benefits. Compensation flexibility exists for highly qualified candidates with strong continuous improvement, automation, Lean manufacturing, or robotics experience.
Work Authorization
Please note: American Bath Group is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this opportunity now or in the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bootz; an American Bath Group company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require Sponsorship for an employment VISA?
Education:
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
- Lean Six Sigma: 3 years (Preferred)
- Continuous improvement: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Evansville, IN 47708 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Evansville, IN 47708: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
