Continuous Improvement Engineer

The Avery Dennison Identification Solutions group is looking for an Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team at our site in Miamisburg Ohio. As a Continuous Improvement Engineer you will have the opportunity to lead and execute cost savings projects that are directly tied to key strategic goals for the business. 

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer you will have the opportunity to make an impact by:

• Promoting safety as the most important value in the organization by contributing through training process improvement and other environmental health and safety responsibilities

• Documenting standard processes and procedures for implementation and training

• Developing and implementing production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner

• Providing support to manufacturing to resolve production and quality issues that arise on a day-to-day basis

• Working with machine repair team members to analyze root cause and define corrective actions for future preventive maintenance

• Conducting technical inspections of complex machines

• Recommending and implementing improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations equipment utilization and related matters

• Partnering with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager to develop and execute projects that are a part of the Identifications Enterprise Lean Sigma journey

• Managing special projects; which could include supplier relationships production performance management sustainability and other ad hoc projects

• Setting project schedules by monitoring project progress coordinating activities and solving problems

• Optimizing direct and indirect manufacturing labor and in-plant material flow through the use of industrial engineering methods including line balancing time studies as well as both in-plant and external material flow

• Develop lead implementation train and maintain plantwide 6S system

• Develop train and maintain plantwide Production System

• Identify and lead continuous improvement activities including all types of Kaizen projects.

• Gather and analyze data from varied sources to determine appropriate improvement tasks and effectiveness of solutions

• Designing and planning equipment layouts

Qualifications :

To set you up for success in this role Avery Dennison requires the following qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in related field (Engineering Mechanical/Industrial) or 2-4 years of experience in an engineering function in a manufacturing environment

• Six sigma green belt certification black belt preferred

• Experience leading diverse teams through challenging projects 

• Ability to and experience with planning a Continuous Improvement event from start to finish

• Excellent math and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and organization skills with an emphasis on detail

• Understanding of process documentation and improvement

• Proficiency with applicable computer systems such as Microsoft Office and Google Apps (mail docs sheets slides forms)

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed in this role are as follows:

• Working experience in Oracle E-Business Suite R12

• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D for facility layout planning

• High-energy self-directed self-starter

• Ability to execute multiple projects with minimal supervision

• Ability to work comfortably in a dynamic fast-paced and matrixed organization

• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements

Additional Information :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time