Continuous Improvement Engineer

Overview:

About ERMCO​

ERMCO (Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc.) is a leading U.S. manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions serving electric utilities, OEMs, and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee, ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities every day.

 

With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and the energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO a trusted partner in delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.

 

Job Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will utilize their skill set and expertise to solve customer-focused problems through data-based analysis. Through this effort the team will drive continuous improvement, transformation, and process enhancements across the business.

 

This role will be onsite in Dyersburg, TN. Relocation Assistance is available.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Be an active, visible, positive-change leader for the organization.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in the assigned areas of responsibility and be a willing assistant for others.
• Evaluate Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and Cost for the assigned areas and develop an active list of Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs)
• Work alongside Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, IT, Sales and Finance to develop, refine and successfully execute (on time, on budget) on OFIs.
• Perform the necessary engineering work to drive successful project completion, including project definition, data collection and analysis, value-stream mapping, workflow design, information flow design, financial analysis, solution development and implementation.
• Accurately communicate status and quality of project and deliverables to team, leadership, and stakeholders
• Be professionally curious with a desire to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the assigned areas of responsibility.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) from an accredited institution
• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing, industrial, quality, product, or process engineering
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies and techniques (LSS, DMAIC)
• Project leadership experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, data analysis tools, AUTOCAD
• Self-aware; able to collaborate well with people across the organization, individually and in groups
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks, detail oriented, work with minimum supervision

 

Let’s Build the Future Together 

At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you’re building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration. 

 

Join ERMCO and Transform your career!

Job Locations: US-TN-Dyersburg