Continuous Improvement Engineer
- Monroe, OH
- Days Monday - Friday
- Automotive Component Manufacturer
- $100,000 - $120,000
- This position will require travelling to other company sites across OH, IL, KY
- Automotive industry and Kaizen Events Experience preferred
We are working with a leading Automotive Components Manufacturer who is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their team on day shift. This is a full-time, permanent positions offering excellent long-term career potential, competitive salary, and a full benefits package.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Serve as the Continuous Improvement subject matter expert.
- Schedule and participate in kaizen events including activities in cycle time analysis, brainstorming, problem-solving, standard work, set up reduction, 5S, cell layout, visual management, and error-proofing activities in the plants
- Coach, train, mentor plant CI team members around TPS/CI principles
- Support best practice implementation/standardization at all plants through consistent communication and visits to other company facilities
- Assist production operations to drive improvement in manufacturing efficiencies for all plants using process improvement tactics, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
- Update/maintain all CI procedures and standards within the Docushare database.
- Assist with product launch activities at the plants to ensure processes are developed to meet all cost sheet KPI’s (labor content, cycle time/PPH, and scrap levels).
- Maintain system to supply product launch trial production data for launch report card system maintenance.
- Provide clear work instructions, training, and design systems to promote sustainability of improvements.
- Support Agile tasks related to product launch inputs such as environmental/safety analysis, process layout, trial reports, and PFMEA’s.
- Supply feedback to DG Project and Tooling Engineering Managers to ensure equipment and tooling standards are updated based on best practices that have been implemented at the plants.
- Promote and drive efficiency and safety at the plants.
Qualifications & Experience required:
- Bachelor's degree (B. S.) or equivalent from an accredited college or university; and five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent TPS/CI skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and train other Team Members.
- High level of technical aptitude – strong understanding of systems, equipment, and processes.
- Hands-on experience and ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet, AutoCAD & Design software.
- Team Member must have knowledge and understanding of the following: TPS/CI principles, Lean Manufacturing
- Proficient in AutoCAD
How to Apply:
- Contact: James Walden
- 215-999-6430
- , james.walden@axionrecruitment.com
- Job reference number: 2511
- Or click ‘Apply’ to submit your interest
