Continuous Improvement Specialist

Description

 Join the Dean Technology Team

Dean Technology is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-voltage power solutions serving industrial, medical, and commercial markets. With operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia, we deliver advanced power technologies to customers worldwide.

Position Overview

The Continuous Improvement Specialist supports production by performing reviews of manufacturing methods and practices, verifying conformance to work instructions and customer requirements, and providing timely feedback to production, engineering, planning, and quality teams. This role helps improve build quality, workmanship, documentation accuracy, and production flow while supporting Dean Technology’s quality standards and customer expectations.

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will work closely with production staff and supervisors to identify build standard variances and quality concerns early, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous-improvement initiatives that reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Review work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and test procedures; identify gaps or errors and recommend revisions.
• Identify and document nonconforming material or product; support containment, disposition, and corrective-action activities as directed.
• Initiate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) when documentation errors, specification discrepancies, or process-improvement      opportunities are identified.
• Identify and correct job-record discrepancies in the ERP system in coordination with Planning, Engineering, and Quality Control.
• Support the RMA process by gathering inspection information, documenting findings, and coordinating with Sales, Quality,  and other departments as needed.
• Collaborate with supervisors to improve build quality, reduce waste, and improve the clarity and effectiveness of work instructions.
• Communicate quality status, risks, and inspection results to key departments in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment and follow all company safety and quality procedures.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of quality, inspection, or manufacturing experience required; ISO-regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1–3 years of mechanical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and quality documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work hands-on in a production environment.
• Dependable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; English proficiency required.
• Ability to interact professionally and collaboratively with production, engineering, planning, sales, and quality personnel.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with high-voltage power supplies, power electronics, or similar regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP systems, quality-management systems, nonconformance reporting, RMA processing, or corrective/preventive action processes.
• Familiarity with inspection tools and equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and electrical test equipment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Supportive engineering culture and opportunities to work on innovative high-voltage technologies

About Dean Technology

Dean Technology is a privately held engineering and manufacturing company specializing in high-voltage solutions. Our products support critical applications across medical technology, industrial systems, and specialized commercial equipment. With engineering and manufacturing operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative power solutions to customers worldwide.