Innovation Specialist
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Job Location:
New Castle, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Innovation Specialist is instrumental in identifying evaluating developing and implementing new innovative technology solutions processes and products that align with the organizations strategic goals. This person will be responsible for enhancing efficiency improving quality and driving competitive advantage in a manufacturing environment. The Innovation Specialist will monitor emerging trends support pilot projects and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive digital transformation across the business. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology curious about new ideas and motivated to turn concepts into practical solutions that improve efficiency reduce manual work and create long-term value.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Research evaluate and analyze emerging technology trends and manufacturing methods to identify opportunities for innovation in IT and across the organization that drives improved productivity cost reduction and/or enhanced product quality.
- Evaluate the potential of new tools methodologies and practices to improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.
- Lead innovation projects from concept to implementation.
- Collaborate with engineering production quality and finance teams to identify process inefficiencies and develop innovative solutions.
- Support digital transformation initiatives such as automation robotics IoT integration and data-driven manufacturing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional department to generate and manage pipeline of innovation ideas.
- Scout vendors and recommend buy-vs-build paths.
- Develop and maintain documentation for innovation projects prototypes and intellectual property considerations.
- Build and maintain an IT innovation roadmap
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business challenges and propose technology-driven solutions.
- Facilitate brainstorming sessions workshops and innovation labs to promote a culture of innovation.
- Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of new technologies and solutions.
- Map current processes baseline KPIs
- Support the planning execution and evaluation of pilot projects proof-of-concepts and innovation initiatives.
- Work closely with development infrastructure and security teams to ensure feasibility compliance and scalability of solutions.
- Prepare presentations reports and business cases to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
- Assist in change management and communication efforts to ensure adoption of new technologies.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company compliance and IT security standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5 years of experience in an innovation IT transformation or technology-focused role (internship or co-op experience acceptable).
Core Competencies
- Strong understanding of IT systems digital tools and project lifecycles.
- Exposure to data analysis automation tools or continuous improvement concepts is a plus.
- Familiarity with governance privacy and security practices
- Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience with innovation methodologies (e.g. Design Thinking JTBD TRIZ Lean Six-Sigma) is a plus.
- Manufacturing exposure; understanding of shop-floor adjacent processes and integrations (ERP/MES).
Job Requirement
- Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing sites to provide on-site support. (10% - 20%)
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
At ELLWOOD Group, we use our metallurgy know-how to provide critical engineered solutions. We care about making an impact on the industries we serve and providing the highest quality steel to produce our ingots, forgings, crankshafts and more.
