Continuous Improvement Project Manager - Austin, TX, United States
Originally posted 9 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role leads operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives focused on Assembly Integration operations supporting highly engineered, high-mix/low-volume products.
What you'll do
- Lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives focused on Assembly Integration operations.
- Improve manufacturing flow for complex assemblies with lot sizes ranging from one-piece builds to low-volume production.
- Apply continuous improvement tools and methodology in the implementation of manufacturing excellence initiatives.
- Lead performance improvement initiatives focusing on cost, efficiency, and quality across all departments.
- Train and lead cross-functional continuous improvement teams to deliver measurable results.
- Coach others in all departments on effective problem solving and CI methods/tools.
What you'll need
- BS in Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial Field, or industry certification with 5+ years directly related experience.
- 5+ years’ experience implementing and sustaining lean strategies and continuous improvement in an industrial manufacturing environment with high-mix/low volume assembly production.
- Formal training/certification in Operational Excellence Systems (Lean, Six Sigma).
- Proven project management/problem solving skills utilizing structured systems (DMAIC, A3).
- Technical expert in Lean Manufacturing tools and principles including 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, Value Stream mapping, Kaizen, A3, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, Mistake Proofing, Workstation Design, Ergonomics.
Nice to have
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
- Functional knowledge of Minitab software.
- Working knowledge of quality management systems ISO9001/AS9100/ISO13485.
Skills: continuous improvement, operational excellence, Assembly Integration operations, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream mapping
This role has been open 35 days — well below the 52-day median for Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering roles.
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
2481
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Median days open
52 d
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Median salary
$97k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Ichor Systems | All employers we track in this specialty (2481 roles · 79 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 64 | 2481 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 82 | 9889 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 51 d | 52 d (−1 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $97k |
Skills observed across this category: continuous improvement, operational excellence, Assembly Integration operations, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream mapping
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 399 open roles · median 77 d
- Applied Materials · 253 open roles · median 36 d
- Entegris · 232 open roles · median 35 d
- Lam Research · 109 open roles · median 57 d
- Infineon Technologies · 91 open roles · median 56 d
- onsemi · 70 open roles · median 69 d
How we counted: 2481 open Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 79 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.