Senior Process Improvement Engineer

Position Summary

The Senior Process Improvement Engineer position will support and facilitate the lean transformation journey. You will help cultivate and maintain a lean culture using various continuous improvement tools to achieve world class manufacturing performance. You will draw on your experience in lean manufacturing, improvement projects, and operations experience.

Principal Activities

• Lead and Drive lean manufacturing via continuous Kaizen & workshop activities
• Apply lean tools to eliminate waste, improve processes, and reduce product variation
• Serve as an internal change agent to institutionalize Lean methodology to support the business strategy plan
• Hold responsibility to complete and finish action items derived from Kaizens, workshops, and projects
• Develop a Kaizen and projects funnel to keep momentum on positive change
• Provide training and coaching in Lean production, process knowledge, and management tools
• Lead and support problem-solving sessions using the appropriate tools for sustainable results
• Track and monitor for sustainment and progress toward KPI performance etc. consolidating performance metrics, projects, and activities
• Support operations in the creation and management of Standard Work Instructions
• Develop metrics and dashboard measures designed to include the entire operations population in both understanding key performance indicators and necessary actions to improve KPIs
• Utilize improvement tools including A-3’s, Ishikawa diagrams, Visual Management Boards, Daily Management activities
• Facilitate advanced improvement events including Value Stream Mapping of complex value streams
• Enhancing the program to world class levels through innovation and benchmarking, driving business unit and site self-sufficiency
• Other duties as assigned

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in some tools such as Six Sigma, Toyota Production System, & Lean process improvement tools
• Demonstrated Analytical Thinking skills
• Designing and facilitating Manufacturing improvement projects
• Strong knowledge of Lean Methodologies and how to the apply them
• Ability to compile data, analyze data, and formulate improvement initiatives
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations
• Strong team building skills and the ability to facilitate team-based initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, business process improvement knowledge
• Ability to train others
• Ability to develop and lead presentations regarding projects, initiatives, and events
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Intermediate project management skills

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Science, Technology, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering) Note: Will consider 5 years’ experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum 2 years’ experience facilitating and managing Lean Manufacturing programs
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certified a plus

Other

• U.S. Citizen
• Role is onsite

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