Process Improvement Engineer

20 hours ago

Menomonee Falls, United States Columbus McKinnon Full time

Process Improvement Engineer


Location: Menomonee Falls, WI, US, 53051


Job Summary/Overview

Under the direction of the Continuous Improvement Manager, the Process Improvement Engineer evaluates, implements and/or revises processes to improve productivity and quality, reduce costs, and more efficiently serve internal and external customers.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities to the manufacturing processes in areas of manufacturing flow, line layout, equipment procurement, cycle time improvement, cost reduction, and material presentation. Utilizing “Best Practices”, leverage common processes with other business units.
  • Develop project schedules and resource plans, while cognizant of impact to ergonomics, safety and customer satisfaction. Provide leadership, direction and technical expertise to implement these manufacturing and/or quality improvement projects according to plan as well as monitoring and reporting on project activities.
  • Provide and support the communication of key measurements on the operations performance.
  • Lead production associates, team leaders, the production manager, and cross-functional teams on a routine basis, providing technical direction and support for manufacturing to address process and product issues while identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Support and foster cultural change initiatives necessary to achieve organizational goals.
  • Develop, procure, implement, and maintain assembly documentation, tools, and fixtures.
  • Act as a technical resource to customers, vendors, and other departments to address and resolve inquiries and problems.
  • Lead the organization in implementing and embracing LEAN tools (5S, Daily and Visual Management, TPM, Kanban, JIT, Cellular Manufacturing, VSM, Pareto, RCCM)
  • Provide leadership in Single Piece Flow implementation, training, and maintenance. Aid in the certification and training of the workforce. Act as a technical resource for production associates on the use of Single Piece Flow principles.
  • Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology and changes in the industry.
  • Complete special projects as assigned.
  • Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents.
  • Maintain equipment and building provisions to meet health and safety requirements
  • Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.


Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Accuracy and Timeliness: Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
  • Communication Skills: Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office, Skills in PowerBI, SQL, a plus.
  • Facilitation and Consensus Building: Ability to facilitate meetings and build consensus.
  • Presentation Skills: Intermediate ability to conduct effective presentations.
  • Coaching and Adaptability: Ability to coach and respond to dynamic situations.
  • Continuous Learning: Intermediate ability and desire to master new skills.
  • Change Management and Lean: Intermediate ability to lead change management and Lean efforts.
  • Listening and Analytical Skills: Intermediate listening skills and ability to read situations and make sound recommendations.
  • Public Speaking: Confidence in speaking to small groups.
  • Openness and Coachability: Open learner and highly coachable.
  • Lean Knowledge: Knowledge of Lean processes and philosophy.
  • Collaboration and Relationship Building: Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, Engineering/Science preferred.
  • 5+ years’ experience in Lean Management/Continuous Improvement, manufacturing preferred.


About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team


Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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