Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer I

Job Summary

The ECG Continuous Improvement Engineer I will assess, evaluate, and provide recommendations for improvements in relation to manufacturing quality and production efficiency. This Engineer will use a variety of lean manufacturing tools and concepts to map all inputs and outputs of a defined process while working with department leaders to implement recommendations and drive change. This person will need to be able to establish strong cross-functional relationships quickly and have a passion for a positive customer and associate experience as well as lead the coaching efforts of servicing agents.

Responsibilities Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost

Leadership/ Safety

• Leads Six Sigma improvement process through leading, motivating, and influencing project teams.
• Represents and encourages a continuous improvement culture within the site.
• Create developmental process plans by first identifying opportunities for their improvement.
• Communicates daily feedback and formal project reviews.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with all levels of the company.
• Works closely with associates as a coach to help them improve and/ or add to skill sets as needed for overall site efficiency.
• Engages and influences 5S practices.
• Influences buy-in for safety by recognizing, adhering to, and including safety standards in continuous improvement projects and their implementation

Quality/ Delivery/ Cost

• Creates and executes processes to analyze opportunities and strengths of the department as well as individuals
• Is a change agent in recommending solutions to improve quality, procedures, training, and coaching initiatives, and implements approved recommendations
• Creates quality parameters within plans/projects to ensure accurate quality measurements and tools are implemented
• Partners with Quality team to ensure timely and accurate remediation of defects and errors.
• Conducts effective Kaizen events that produce cost improvements quarter over quarter
• Oversees continuous improvement projects using the Lean Sigma DMAIC framework to eliminate re-work, provide cost savings, increase revenues, and increase customer satisfaction within the site.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree from an accredited university in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering.
• Green belt certified a must
• Must have sound knowledge of Mini-Tab or similar analysis software
• Must utilize all Lean Six Sigma tools
• 2+ years of Lean Six Sigma experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have analytical and results-oriented outlook to ensure performance metrics are in place being utilized not only to identify opportunities, but also to track improvement of processes
• Must have extensive experience in manufacturing with a high-performance history
• Ability to lead, teach, negotiate, investigate, root cause, resolve issues, recognize opportunities for improvement or change, and measure improvement at the process level
• Proven track record of building influential relationships with internal customers; ability to influence across departmental lines without direct authority
• Have experience in the role of process mentor or coach
• Must have decision making and prioritization skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proven ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility
• Warehouse

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Simpsonville, SC 29680: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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