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Change Agent, Continuous Improvement
Easley, SC, USA
Posted on Nov 3, 2026
The Impact You'll Make
Are you ready to be part of a company that engineers solutions to increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification?
Our Danfoss Power Solutions in Easley is seeking to hire an experienced Change Agent, Continuous Improvement to support our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for developing plans for, and executing, process improvements that result in increased productivity and quality. The CI Engineer possesses leadership ability and communicates effectively.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Utilize lean manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement in productivity, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Generate process improvement projects and develop project timelines for implementation.
- Manage quarterly Tactical Implementation Plans (TIPs) for CI projects.
- Lead kaizen events.
- Assist with root cause problem solving activities in all areas.
- Assist in the development on 5S, kanban and other lean systems.
- Coach and train others in lean and continuous improvement tools.
- Report metrics related to productivity and process improvements.
- Use statistical methods to analyze data for problem solving.
- Create and/or modify standard operating procedures, work instructions, and graphical operations sheets.
- Participate in establishing departmental goals relative to labor utilization and department efficiency.
- Conduct audits to ensure improvements are maintained.
- Be knowledgeable in all areas of Operations.
- Assist with new processes and maintaining current processes including poke-yoke fixtures and tools.
- Assist with process flow diagrams, time studies, process FMEAs, capability studies and control plans in support of new product releases, cost reductions and product modifications.
- Create business cases for capital expenditures.
What We're Looking For
- BS degree in Engineering.
- 3 – 5 years of proven related work history in continuous improvement positions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to lead diverse groups.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).
- Possess good organization and time management skills.
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.