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Location: New Jersey
Job type: Permanent
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Sector: Manufacturing
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Position Description:

OPEX Engineer/Process Engineer

1. Work with Operations, Engineering and Quality to develop Continuous Improvement strategies that directly support operational goals
2. Identify and manage the list of projects that compose Material, VA/VE, and Other OpEx savings opportunities.
3. Lead strategic initiatives for cost reduction, quality improvement and operational efficiency
4. Ability to work within the plant at all levels utilizing a very “hands on” approach as the lead change facilitator for the operation’s Continuous Improvement efforts.
5. Facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and “ever changing” environment leveraging their strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.
6. Provide leadership, mentoring and training to project teams on the use and practice of Lean methodologies and tools.
7. Identify and drive Kaizens and focused Continuous Improvements events to implement improvement initiatives working closely with Manufacturing managers and operators.
8. Utilize Lean principles and Best Practices to establish new work standards for Machines, Processes, and People, to generate productivity savings, improve quality, and increase OTD.
9. Utilize strategies and standards to improve equipment reliability, with initial focus on critical or bottleneck equipment.
10. Develop and create reports to measure progress and report Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s) to Management Team
11. Maintain a self-improvement program through conferences, seminars, courses and readings to continue to develop expertise in Lean manufacturing and Operational Excellence.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

BS or MS in Materials, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with experience in manufacturing operations.

Past process engineering experience in manufacturing industry. For example, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, metals, machinery, etc. Experience with metal, metal alloys, high precision micro stamped metal products, powder metallurgy products, is preferred.

A proven track record of improving internal operations through the application of Six Sigma, Lean, RCCA, FMEA, Poka-Yoke, and Kaizen initiatives. The Operational Excellence engineer will work closely with manufacturing, quality and engineering to drive the continuous improvement projects through operations.

Demonstrated self-motivation, pro-activeness, time management skills, superior work habits and business acumen. Highly organized and able to prioritize and manage time efficiently with the ability to handle stress in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Ability to adapt to altering situations, to persist despite setbacks, and to get things done. Ability to work under tight time constraints, handle sensitive data, and multitask so that deadlines can be met.

The proven ability to work productively with individuals at all levels inside and outside the organization. Demonstrated skills in PC office applications such as: MS Word, Excel, Power Point.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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