Continuous Improvement Engineer

When you work at Daktronics, you’ll be part of something amazing. We design, engineer, manufacture and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems.

Our products bring excitement to professional, college and high school games. They attract customers for businesses around the world, and even provide direction for people as they travel, work and play.

As part of the Daktronics team, you’ll have interesting, impactful work with flexible opportunities. You can learn and grow at a company that provides competitive compensation and meaningful benefits – and the people are second to none.

What will the work look like for me?

We are currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the Redwood Falls manufacturing team. This person will primarily work on projects that leverage lean principles to eliminate waste and improve the work for our team.  This role will also serve as a resource for other engineers, supervisors, and production employees driving improvement activities. You will get to work in many different areas serving many different people and learn about many different machines and processes. 

People Development:

• Help identify continuous improvement and problem-solving training needs; present/facilitate identified training for the factory. 
• Promote continuous improvement. 
  • Help create and sustain positive reinforcement for participation in continuous improvement activities.   
  • Generate communications highlighting progress and success stories. 
• Collaborate/strategize with factory leadership to develop plans for identifying and then implementing sustainable lean practices/concepts within the factory. 

Improving the Factory Condition: 

• Use Lean Manufacturing concepts to constantly improve employee safety, product quality, manufacturing capability, and process control.  
• Recommend process improvement projects to streamline product flow and champion implementation of improvements. 
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting experiments. 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop ways to improve the work and drive out waste. 
• Assist in the development of manufacturing processes. This work includes developing standard work, work instructions, factory layout, safety considerations, material presentation, control plans, etc. 
• Help set project objectives, assemble, train, and lead teams through the improvement processes to ensure project objectives are reached. Includes leading, facilitating, and/or participating in kaizen events. 

Support Improvements Between Factories and Across the Organization: 

• Support implementation of division and factory strategic initiatives. 
• Travel to remote factories is required, on occasion. 
• Effectively utilize resources that are not directly under their control to achieve both individual and team goals. 
• Participate in internal and external benchmarking and keep abreast of emerging technology through professional societies, periodicals, and trade shows. 
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet internal and external customer expectations.

Where is this opportunity located? 

Position located in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.

What are the pay and perks?

The typical hiring range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 annually based on the location of Redwood Falls, Minnesota.  The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and Daktronics also offers a competitive benefits package.  You will work in a clean, organized, and environmentally controlled facility and have exposure to new technologies and automation.

Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities (https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/employment/careers). This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time. 

To be considered for Continuous Improvement Engineer, we require the following:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Creo applications or ability to learn. 
• Effectively exercise discretion and independent judgment.  
• Strong organizational and presentation skills and self-motivation are required.  
• Physical requirements: 
  • Combination of standing and sitting for the full shift. 
  • Frequently: 
    • Distinguish and identify colors. 
    • Read fine print. 
    • Work around odors (solder, paint, solvent, manufacturing odor). 
  • Occasionally: 
    • Lift and carry up to 45 lbs. and/or awkward items. 
    • Have a full range of motion required to perform the job functions. 
    • Maintain steady hand-eye coordination. 
    • Reach in all directions and potentially awkward positions. 
• Ability to travel by air and ground. Valid driver’s license. Must be able to meet and maintain Daktronics Qualified Driver status. Motor vehicle records will be checked.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Desired traits

• Action oriented self-starter. Feels fulfillment in completing tasks/projects.
• Work effectively as a team member, work with little supervision and communicate effectively across the organization.
• Knowledge of electronic assembly, metal fabrication, and lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Be willing to work additional hours as necessary to complete assigned tasks. Consistently complete quality work in a timely manner.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and start your journey with Daktronics.

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.