Continuous Improvement Engineer Job at Formic (San Francisco)

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Formic

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

105000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will drive operational excellence across Formic’s deployed robotic systems. You will identify recurring performance gaps, deployment inefficiencies, and workflow friction, then implement structured improvements that increase reliability, standardization, and customer impact. This role blends field insight with analytical rigor. You will work closely with technical teams and customers to turn real-world feedback into measurable system improvements that strengthen uptime, reduce rework, and improve deployment quality across the fleet.

Job Responsibility:

Gather and synthesize customer and field feedback to identify systemic improvement opportunities
Translate recurring issues into structured initiatives with clear ownership and measurable outcomes
Analyze deployment and operational workflows to identify inefficiencies and failure patterns
Develop and implement process changes that improve reliability, standardization, and performance
Partner cross-functionally to ensure improvement initiatives are executed and sustained
Track key performance metrics to measure impact and inform decision-making
Document updated processes, standards, and best practices to improve repeatability
Promote structured problem-solving and a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements:

4+ years of experience in process improvement, operations, industrial engineering, or a related technical environment
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
Ability to translate ambiguous field feedback into clear, actionable improvement plans
Comfort working in manufacturing, robotics, or industrial environments
Ability to influence without direct authority across cross-functional teams
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured improvement methodologies

Nice to have:

Experience working with robotic systems, automation vendors, or systems integrators
Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial automation environments
Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar frameworks
Experience using data analysis or visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI

What we offer:

Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program
Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents
Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic
Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees
Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses
Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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