Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer will be responsible for identifying developing and implementing strategies to enhance the efficiency quality and overall performance of the manufacturing process. Collects data and analyzes current operating procedures to determine and implement corrective actions. The CI Engineer will work alongside the operations team to brainstorm research and drive improvement initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and leads process optimization initiatives and continuous improvement operations
• Identifies and monitors for areas of process/production lag high costs materials inefficiency and shortages
• Promotes and notifies affected parties of the implementation of new continuous improvement processes and adoption of lean manufacturing practices
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends root causes and opportunities for improvement
• Analyze current production data and report all findings to managers and operation
• Ensure that all processes and improvements adhere to industry standards safety regulations and company policies.
• Work closely with production teams engineering and quality assurance to implement and sustain improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree engineering or related field
• Engineering experience in the automotive industry
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within specified timelines
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data-driven insights to identify improvement opportunities and track performance

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Data collection and analysis
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
• Self-directed and motivated
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex processes and data.
• Ability to interact with associates at all levels

Communication Skills

Must possess strong verbal written and interpersonal communication skills effectively in Business English.

Physical Requirements

• Work in a manufacturing environment that may include equipment noise temperature variations and dust
• Perform job duties that require standing walking sitting bending reaching and moving throughout the workday
• Work safely in compliance with OSHA EPA and all applicable regulatory standards
• Communicate observe and interpret information necessary to perform job duties with or without assistive devices
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions related to safety quality and operations
• Occasionally move or handle tools materials equipment or documents
• When required lift or move items up to 10 pounds without assistance
• When lifting pushing pulling or transporting heavier items (up to 50 pounds or more) company-provided assistive or mechanical devices will be used

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties skills and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status and national origin.

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