Industrial Progress Engineer

Industrial Progress Engineer

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Industrial Progress Engineer

Waterville, NS

Michelin is a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Drawing on its long history of product and material development, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.
 

The Opportunity
 

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., which employs over 4000 people and operates three tire manufacturing facilities in Nova Scotia, is seeking an Industrial Progress Engineer to join our Progress Team in the Annapolis Valley. The successful candidate will lead and develop the continuous improvement strategy, in both efficiency and cost reduction projects, in areas that range from specific work posts to corporate systems.
 

What you will do:

• apply Industrial Engineering techniques and Lean concepts with the intent of improving process flows, reducing operational expenses, and improving productivity;
• analyze and challenge existing procedures in areas of responsibility throughout the facility, make recommendations, and work with operational teams to integrate solutions;
• provide guidance and support to operational management by identifying progress opportunities, supporting the Michelin Manufacturing Way, and helping to develop the site annual business plan and progress plan;
• develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes, tools, equipment and work activities, to meet and exceed the site's safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives; and,
• participate in facility personnel planning, productivity planning, machine capacity analysis, process efficiency analysis, project management, expansion needs analysis, material flow analysis, develop and maintain engineered time standards, value stream mapping, process flow and line balancing.
   

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering, or an equivalent technical diploma;
• experience in Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, PDCA, Bottleneck Management, Value Stream Mapping, etc), and SixSigma Certifications;
• exposure to digitalization and proficiency with tools such as Office BI Apps, OsiSoft PI, Raspberry Pi, etc; and,
• extensive experience with Microsoft Excel.
   

The following competencies and assets are preferred, but not required:

• experience in project team leadership;
• experience in Project Management; and,
• a PMP Certificate.
   

How to apply:

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one Word or PDF document. Candidates must clearly indicate how they meet the requirements listed above. Applications should be submitted before May 15, 2026.
 

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. All other applications will be kept on file for future consideration.

Why Michelin? 

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.  

• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils. 

• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation. 

• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities. 

Michelin is an equal employment opportunity employer of visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons and people with disabilities. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment application process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com. 

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