Operational Excellence Engineer Quality & Systems

• Continuous Improvement and Lean Deployment: Lead business process optimization and Lean/Six Sigma improvement initiatives to drive delivery of efficient low-waste production solutions.
• Product Line and Process Sustaining: Sustains the companys product lines and manufacturing operations by assessing process failures executing root cause analysis and implementing standard operating improvements.
• Quality System Implementation and ISO Readiness: Assists in establishing baseline quality safety and information security management systems to prepare the company for initial certifications to ISO 9001 ISO 45001 and ISO 27001. Participates in internal gap analyses authors standard operating procedures (SOPs) and tracks audit readiness milestones.
• Cross-Functional Corrective Actions: Coordinates with internal teams (Manufacturing QA Engineering) and external suppliers on corrective actions implementing scalable process solutions within budget.
• Metrics and Value Stream Mapping: Develops and maintains key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards Value Stream Maps (VSM) and process flow models to drive measurable productivity gains.
• Quality and Subcontractor Alignment: Familiar with Lean 5S Statistical Process Control (SPC) and standard work implementations across internal assembly operations and subcontracted manufacturing parts.
• Reporting and Statements of work: Prepares operational risk reports project charters and internal/external statements of work (SOW) to achieve company performance and near objectives.
• Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline with 3-5 years of directly applicable experience.
• Non-degreed candidates considered if they have formal Lean/Six Sigma training with 2 years of experience counted for one year of degreed experience (typically 6-10 years for non-degreed).
• Familiarity with principles of a well-organized and controlled process improvement methodology (Lean 5S Kaizen).
• Prior development or working knowledge of data analysis/visualization tools (Python Minitab Power BI or similar)

Desirable but not Essential:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• 3 years leading value stream mapping Kaizen events and root cause analysis (8D 5-Why Fishbone).
• Knowledge of statistical software packages: Minitab JMP or similar
• Exposure to ISO management system implementations or internal auditing (ISO 9001 ISO 45001 ISO 27001)

Salary range for this position is $85000 - $100000. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skillset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision insurance tuition reimbursement disability 401k matching (up to 8%).