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Location: Ensenada, Mexico
Workplace Category: Onsite
Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required to support multiple sites, supplier visits, or training
Relocation: Not available
Position Overview
As part of the talented Global Advanced Manufacturing Technology team, you will be responsible for leading and supporting continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer experience.
This role applies DMAIC, Lean tools, and data analytics to drive measurable performance gains across operations and supporting functions.
The Continuous Improvement Engineer will focus on leading well-scoped improvement projects, facilitating kaizen events, standardizing best practices, and building problem‐solving capability within teams—under guidance of senior CI leadership when needed.
Essential Functions
Project Leadership (DMAIC / Lean)
Lead well-defined, cross‐functional Lean Six Sigma projects using DMAIC to reduce variation, defects, waste, and cycle time.
Define project charters, problem statements, goals, scope, benefits, timelines, risks, and stakeholder plans.
Perform root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto, Process Mapping, Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
Develop and implement sustainable solutions, ensuring controls are in place (standard work, SPC plans, visual management, audits).
Deliver validated results (financial and operational), including baseline, improvement, and control metrics.
Data & Statistical Analysis
Analyze process performance using appropriate statistical methods (e.g., capability analysis, hypothesis testing, regression, control charts).
Support data collection plans, measurement system evaluation (e.g., Gage R&R; where applicable), and data integrity checks.
Use tools such as Excel,



Minitab/JMP (or equivalent), and internal BI tools to interpret and communicate insights.
Kaizen & Lean Deployment
Facilitate kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops, including pre‐work, execution, and follow‐up sustainment.
Apply Lean practices such as 5S, SMED, visual management, standard work, takt/capacity balancing, pull systems.
Partner with operations leaders to identify waste and implement practical improvements aligned to daily management systems.
Change Management & Stakeholder Collaboration
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functions to remove barriers and drive adoption.
Communicate project progress through standard governance (tollgates, dashboards, steering updates).
Train and coach team members in basic CI tools (yellow/green belt concepts), encouraging a culture of structured problem‐solving.
Documentation, Controls, and Sustainment
Create and update process documentation: SOPs, standard work, control plans, training materials, and visual aids.
Establish sustainment mechanisms such as layered audits, KPI tracking, control charts, and process ownership handoffs.
Ensure improvements comply with safety, quality, regulatory, and internal standards.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Systems) or related technical discipline; or equivalent experience.




Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (recognized internal program or reputable external body).
2–5 years of experience in operations, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, or CI (internships/co‐ops acceptable).
Demonstrated experience applying structured problem‐solving and leading improvement work (projects, capstones, internships, prior roles).
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with process capability, SPC, FMEA, DOE, PFMEA/Control Plans, or similar quality tools.
Experience facilitating kaizen events and training others in Lean/CI methods.
Exposure to ERP/MES systems and data extraction/reporting.
Experience training and mentoring LSS principles.
Working Conditions
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
Constantly operates a computer and other standard office equipment.
Must be able to regularly move about the facility to access operational/distribution areas.
Must be able to operate standard office and warehouse equipment.
Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and vendors.
This role operates in both office, manufacturing, and warehouse environments, with occasional exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels.
Working hours will vary to support integral organization.
Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the country for which they are applying.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship at this time or in the future.
Brunswick is committed to providing a workplace that offers equal employment opportunities based solely on merit.
Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status under applicable local, state or federal law is not tolerated.
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