Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer / Shingo Expert

Philips
📍 Alajuela, Costa Rica, Costa Rica 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted March 02, 2026

Job Description

**Sr Continuous Improvement Engineer / Shingo Expert**

Responsible for improving the productivity, efficiency and flow of manufacturing processes by eliminating waste.

**Your role:**

+ Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, controls, and production flows to improve efficiency, safety, and cost management.

+ Analyze production data, engineering specs, and schedules to define effective systems integrating people, materials, machines, and energy.

+ Lead and mentor engineering teams, ensuring proper staffing, capabilities, adherence to business processes, and CAPEX accountability.

+ Build strong cross-functional relationships, supporting CAPA, CIPs, sourcing decisions, make‑or‑buy analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Drive plant‑level transformation, innovation, automation, and the creation of new standards and processes across business units.

**You're the right fit if:**

+ Bachelor’s deg...

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Job Details

  • Location Alajuela, Costa Rica
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date March 02, 2026
  • Application Deadline April 04, 2026