Principal Engineer - Continuous Improvement Lead

performance improvement and operational excellence across Engineering processes, systems, and data.

• Identifies improvement opportunities using operational insights, analytics, and performance data.

• Manages the intake, prioritization, and sequencing of improvement initiatives based on risk, impact, and strategic alignment.

• Leads structured problem-solving efforts using Lean, Continuous Improvement, and root cause analysis methodologies.

• Develops and executes improvement initiatives with clear business cases, success metrics, and measurable outcomes.

• Manages dependencies, risks, and timelines associated with cross-functional improvement initiatives.

• Tracks initiative execution and ensures benefits are realized and sustained through effective adoption of improvements.

• Enables consistent adoption of standards, best practices, and optimized processes across teams and sites.

• Facilitates stakeholder engagement and executive communication to drive alignment and accountability.

• Conducts benchmarking and innovation scouting of internal and external practices, tools, and technologies.

• Translates insights into scalable improvement programs that enhance operational efficiency and performance.

• Supports change management and process optimization efforts to embed improvements and sustain results.

• Partners with Engineering, Technology, analytics, and business teams to ensure improvements are appropriately integrated into systems, processes, and governance frameworks.

What we expect of you

PREFERRED/GOOD TO HAVE QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with more than 12 - 17 years of experience

• Experience leading Lean, Six Sigma, and structured Continuous Improvement programs across operations, systems, or business processes.

• Demonstrated ability to identify improvement opportunities using operational data and performance metrics.

• Experience leading cross-functional transformation or operational excellence initiatives.

• Familiarity with process improvement tools such as value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and process optimization frameworks.

• Experience developing business cases and tracking benefits realization for improvement initiatives.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical, system, or data-driven topics to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional, and fast-paced global environment.

• Proven experience managing multiple priorities, interdependencies, and competing demands while maintaining strong execution discipline.

• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, including the ability to lead outcomes of extended teams without direct reporting authority over team members.

• Experience partnering with Technology, Operations, Quality, Compliance, and Business stakeholders in regulated environments.

• Data-driven mindset with experience using metrics, analytics, or insights to guide decisions and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated capability to support change management, user adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience working across regions and time zones with cultural awareness and adaptability.

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