Continuous Improvement Engineer

2 months ago

Palmer, United States FastTek Global Full time

DIRECT HIRE ROLE in Los Indios, Texas


Continuous Improvement Engineer #1005799

Job Description:

· Researches, designs, develops, implements and improves processes to enhance schedule performance, lower costs, and improve quality through application of Lean/Value Analysis-Value Engineering concepts, techniques, analysis and decision tools within high-volume automotive distribution and logistics environment.


· Utilizes engineering methods (e.g., mathematical models, simulation, statistics) to assist in developing optimal process designs and efficient utilization of resources (e.g., facilities, personnel, materials, equipment).

· Develops warehousing labor standards, rates, workload and staffing models considering standard rates.

· Develops meaningful productivity metrics and KPIs for large-scale automotive warehousing environment.

· Surveys, benchmarks and develops gap analysis to industry benchmark KPIs for order fulfillment, receipts, picks, put-aways and shipments in automotive Tier1 or OEM environment.

· Leads projects (ERP, cap-x, in/outsourcing etc.) to close gaps to industry benchmarks.

· Regularly surveys equipment suppliers, 3PLs, OEMs and other 3rd parties for productivity & service level improvements enabled by emerging technologies (RFID, WMS, AGVs, conveyors, scanners, automated packaging, labeling etc.)

· Assists with material flow path modeling and optimal bin/container/location design to minimize travel distances, reduce errors/defects and ensure reliability of critical scale processes.

· Improves warehouse labor productivity in line with industry norms, leads cap-x improvement projects, and develops optimal balance of in-sourced/outsourced headcount,

· Adequate representation in meetings and real-time communication to Site Director on issues requiring escalation

· Ongoing communication with corporate, factory, and Operations to ensure operation is running efficiently and with enough capacity to meet customer demand

· A culture of continuous improvement by constantly identifying opportunities to reduce cost, gain efficiencies, and/or eliminate waste.

· Constant review of team activity and value-added work to identify gaps and assess the possibility of using outside vendors to offset peaks in workload.

· Responsible for maximizing the use of Technology, Business Intelligence, and managing budget to ensure year-on-year improvements.

· Collaboration is a vital leadership style and skill necessary for success, and as such, this role will likely work with professionals throughout all our sites, including MX factories and our corporate functions.

Must-Haves:

· Four-Year College Degree in Engineering, Materials Management or equivalent, related degree with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in high-volume automotive manufacturing or warehousing environment or equivalent combination of education/experience required.

· Labor Management background/experience required.

· Strong ability to holistically analyze overall material flow process and implement process improvements.

· Ability to apply continuous improvement techniques (Lean, TPM, Kaizen) is required.

· Strong communication and influencing skills with both hourly staff and senior managers.

· Ability to project manage and deliver results in a diverse multi-cultural environment.

· SAP Warehouse Management experience preferred (or similar ERP warehousing management application).

· Spanish language required

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