Improvement Engineer Salary in Portland, OR

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How much does an Improvement Engineer make in Portland, OR? The average Improvement Engineer salary in Portland, OR is $80,363 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $75,154 and $86,441. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Continuous Improvement Engineer (Lean Manufacturing)

RTC Aerospace - Los Angeles , CA

How You'll Make an Impact The Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer develops and improves process capabilities and efficiencies in support of Company strategies and goals. In cooperation with ...

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Continuous Improvement Engineering Specialist

Generac - Oshkosh , WI

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineering Specialist to join the team at our manufacturing facility in Oshkosh, WI! The Continuous Improvement Engineering Specialist I is responsible for ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Doncasters Group - Long Beach , CA

This hands-on position will entail all aspects of process engineering and Lean Manufacturing in order to increase product yield. The position is also key to provide process improvement support in ...

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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Covercraft Industries LLC - Wichita Falls , TX

Covercraft is seeking a proficient Continuous Improvement Engineer to oversee the enhancement of operational efficiency and effectiveness within our engineering department. Reporting directly to the ...

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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Flag Solutions - Long Beach , CA

This hands-on position will entail all aspects of process engineering and Lean Manufacturing in order to increase product yield. The position is also key to providing process improvement support in ...

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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Source Logistics - Houston , TX

Minimum 2 years experience in continuous improvement * Bachelor's degree preferred

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What does an Improvement Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of an Improvement Engineer

Assists with analysis, evaluation, and assessment leading to development of recommendations for system and process improvements, optimization, development, and/or operations sustainment efforts for IT systems, software, and processes.

September 10, 2022

Demonstrated experience, skill and expertise leading, managing and working business process development, including but not limited to diagrams, checklists, SOPs, manuals, and handbooks.

February 08, 2023

Develop advanced competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards and coaches employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, & Lean principles.

March 06, 2023

Supports productivity, quality, process efficiency, space utilization, and standardization and lead time improvement efforts for existing and new product development programs.

March 15, 2023

Monitor and work to improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) in the area.

April 03, 2023

Requires 2+ years continuous/process improvement experience in manufacturing, preferably aerospace.

April 11, 2023

Leads or facilitates project teams for implementation of multi plant projects working closely with plant management, engineers, and suppliers.

April 25, 2023

Participates in identification and planning of department goals and standardization and implementation of initiatives intended to improve quality, cost and delivery.

April 25, 2023

Preparesmonthly and other reports required to keep management informed on progress ofprojects, improvements made and other items, as necessary.

May 03, 2023

Understanding and historical application of Lean, Six Sigma, and other Industrial Engineering methodologies.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Improvement Engineer in Portland, OR

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75154

86441

80363

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76973

88951

82612

What is the average salary for Improvement Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Improvement Engineer in Portland, OR. The base salary for Improvement Engineer ranges from $75,154 to $86,441 with the average base salary of $80,363. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,973 to $88,951 with the average total cash compensation of $82,612.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$80,363	$75,154 - $86,441
Bonus	$2,250	$1,819 - $2,510
Total Pay	$82,612	$76,973 - $88,951

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Improvement Engineer Salary Near Portland, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Clackamas, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,044 - $86,315	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Gresham, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,044 - $86,315	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Lake Oswego, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,140 - $86,425	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Vancouver, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,948 - $86,205	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Beaverton, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,140 - $86,425	COMPARE TO Portland, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,852 - $86,093	COMPARE TO Portland, OR

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About Portland, Oregon

Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest, at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. As of 2017, Portland had an estimated population of 647,805, making it the 26th-largest city in the United States, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest (after Seattle). Approximately 2.4 million people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area (MSA), making it the 25th most populous MSA in the United States. Its Combined Statist...

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About Portland, Oregon Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

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