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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Job Description:

The CI Engineer will be responsible for the identification, development and implementation of process improvements and best practices focused on improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity (Labor and Material). Working with shop employees coaching in lean methodology and continuous improvement mindset utilizing kaizen, lean training, and exercises/demonstrations.

Reporting Relationships:

The CI Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

* Drive Lean improvements in manufacturing and transactional processes/technologies to reduce waste, variation and cost, documented through standard work instructions.
* Analyze root cause and implement appropriate corrective action to solve quality and throughput related problems.
* Applications of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Single Piece Flow, 5S Visual Factory Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Communication Tools, Statistical Problem Solving.
* Ensure compliance with contractual, operational and regulatory requirements.
* Addressing of production and post-production issues.

Required Skills:

* Advanced analytical skills to facilitate statistical/financial justification for new projects.
* Highly developed and technical knowledge of manufacturing practices and procedures
* Ability to analyze complex situations involving diverse data and information, strong communication/interpersonal skills with an outstanding ability to influence others
* Ensures follow-up on improvement events are completed and realized gains are maintained. This includes scheduling and facilitating on-going status reviews with all vested parties.
* Interpersonal skills (ability to communicate well with a wide range of educational and experience levels)
* Advanced computer skills are required (i.e. MS Office, Solidwork, Visio etc)
* Additional skills (preferred but not required): Minitab, Project Management or PMP, Green Belt or higher training

Required Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Lean Manufacturing or process environment using continuous improvement techniques/tools (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, JIT, etc.).

Level of Education:

Bachelors degree required, engineering degree preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelors Degree.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.

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