CI / Industrial Engineer

SPX Technologies · Olathe, KS

Level: Engineer
Team: Industrial
Travel: 10%
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 7 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level industrial role at SPX Technologies (industrial) in Olathe, KS. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, product engineering and customer support, to identify and resolve technical issues, and support enhancements.

They ask for: 2+ years
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, TPM
Day to day: about 10% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $86k–$125k.

Median of the low and high ends of 69 live postings that list pay, out of 264 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Kansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 263 other live industrial postings in the US.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Lean 63%
Time studies 43%
✓ New product launch 38%
✓ Six Sigma 38%
AutoCAD 27%
✓ Root cause 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, SMED, Kanban, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: SPX Technologies in Olathe

6 other open roles at this site.

Manufacturing Supervisor, Assembly (2nd Shift) · Manufacturing · Supervisor
Customer Quality Engineer · Quality
Quality Manager · Quality · Manager
Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager · Lean / CI · Manager
Manufacturing Supervisor, Metal Fab (2nd Shift) · Manufacturing · Supervisor
Plant Manager · Production · Manager

Full description from SPX TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.Show

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse t eam of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Continuous Improvement (“CI”) Engineer, you will be responsible for championing the continuous improvement system to include assisting with cost and manufacturing process improvements; targeted deployment of lean tools; and an emphasis on system design, waste control, controllable costs, inventory, and productivity objectives at the Olathe, KS facility. As the CI Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, product engineering and customer support, to identify and resolve technical issues, and support enhancements.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core

Required Experience

✓Experience in leading CI events and initiatives

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

✓2+ years Lean Experience
✓Lean Certification or documented Lean Training in conjunction with the Lean Experience
✓Experienced in lean transformation. Change Management must be part of the total experience.
✓Proven knowledge of process improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
✓Experience in multiple functional groups (leadership level preferred)
✓Experience leading Managing for Daily Improvement (Gemba Walks)
✓Prior experience leading/participating in 10+ Kaizen Events
✓Experience in training CI and Lean concepts.
✓Project management skills with prior experience successfully leading and implementing process improvement initiatives
✓Strong knowledge of operational processes, including production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and quality control
✓Proven experience with one piece flow (balancing, pacing, improved through-put) and visual factory (KPIs, pacing boards, EI)
✓Familiarity with project management principles and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
✓Ability to define problems, establish

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Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

will be

•Process Optimization and Operations
•Implement CI principles and methodologies to streamline processes and reduce waste
•Identify and deliver projects to drive CI in the business (Just Do Its, Kaizen, and Projects)
•Continuously refine knowledge of lean manufacturing and deploy in all facets of the facility for improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction
•Lead Kaizen Events: Pre-Work, Launch, Execute, and Follow Up Actions
•Utilize Value Stream Mapping processes throughout the organization
•Participate in the design and development of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems. Design and implement machine/assembly cells and factory layout.
•Keep safety and quality as primary concerns during planning and implementation phases of improvement activities
•Identify potential risks associated with process changes and develop strategies to mitigate them.
•Technical Support and Data Analysis
•Lead and support CI Program to align to SPX Business System in a manner which delivers to the annual plan.
•Collect and analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and performance metrics and utilize data to guide decision making
•Help develop and implement key performance metrics to monitor and measure the success of improvement projects
•Analyze reports and data to determine and recommend changes in methods, tooling, and/or equipment.
•Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented changes, making adjustments as necessary.
•Develops and maintains a sound general product knowledge and more specific product knowledge relating to application and manufacturing processes, becoming an "expert" in product manufacturing.
•Projects and Continuous Improvement
•Coordinate and manage projects related to process improvement, from initial planning stages to successful completion.
•Participate in Centers of Excellence to Share Best Practices and Continuously Improve the SPX Business System (CI Program)
•Collaborate with leadership to understand production goals, providing technical guidance and statistical data to assist with decision making
•Working in cross functional teams (production, quality, maintenance), ensure seamless integration of process improvements.
•Teach, demonstrate, and coordinate Lean activities and implementation such as Kaizen, SMED, Kanban, Material Conveyance, Production flow, Value Stream Mapping, Takt time analysis, Problem-Solving, Standardized work, 5S, Visual Management, Error-Proofing, 5S, TPM, Scheduling, etc.
•Coach, motivate, and lead the teams to institute methods for sustaining the gains of each activity
•Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has: