Process Improvement Engineer

4 weeks ago

Monroe, United States CIRCOR International, Inc. Full time

CIRCOR International is a global manufacturer specializing in highly engineered, complex, and severe environment products that serve long-term, high growth infrastructure markets, including oil and gas, power generation, industrial, and aerospace & defense.


CIRCOR. Excellence in Flow Control.


We are ~3100 people servicing customers in over 100 countries, with a shared purpose of keeping society safe, productive and moving. Together we make the products that endure some of the most severe service and mission critical applications on earth. All around it, deep below it and far above it. But we are more than the products we make. We are more than the sum of our parts. We are people empowered with the means, the expertise, and the company to change the world. We are CIRCOR.


Senior Process Improvement Engineer

LOCATION: Monroe, NC



CIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,200 employees and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. The Company was recently acquired by KKR, a leading alternative investment firm. For more information, visit the Company’s investor relations website at



Position Summary

The Senior Process Improvement Engineer position will support and facilitate the lean transformation journey. You will help cultivate and maintain a lean culture using various continuous improvement tools to achieve world class manufacturing performance. You will draw on your experience in lean manufacturing, improvement projects, and operations experience.


Principal Activities

  • Lead and Drive lean manufacturing via continuous Kaizen & workshop activities
  • Apply lean tools to eliminate waste, improve processes, and reduce product variation
  • Serve as an internal change agent to institutionalize Lean methodology to support the business strategy plan
  • Hold responsibility to complete and finish action items derived from Kaizens, workshops, and projects
  • Develop a Kaizen and projects funnel to keep momentum on positive change
  • Provide training and coaching in Lean production, process knowledge, and management tools
  • Lead and support problem-solving sessions using the appropriate tools for sustainable results
  • Track and monitor for sustainment and progress toward KPI performance etc. consolidating performance metrics, projects, and activities
  • Support operations in the creation and management of Standard Work Instructions
  • Develop metrics and dashboard measures designed to include the entire operations population in both understanding key performance indicators and necessary actions to improve KPIs
  • Utilize improvement tools including A-3’s, Ishikawa diagrams, Visual Management Boards, Daily Management activities
  • Facilitate advanced improvement events including Value Stream Mapping of complex value streams
  • Enhancing the program to world class levels through innovation and benchmarking, driving business unit and site self-sufficiency
  • Other duties as assigned


Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Science, Technology, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering) Note: Will consider 5 years’ experience in lieu of degree
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience facilitating and managing Lean Manufacturing programs
  • Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certified a plus
  • Demonstrated experience in some tools such as Six Sigma, Toyota Production System, & Lean process improvement tools
  • Demonstrated Analytical Thinking skills
  • Designing and facilitating Manufacturing improvement projects
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Methodologies and how to the apply them
  • Ability to compile data, analyze data, and formulate improvement initiatives
  • Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations
  • Strong team building skills and the ability to facilitate team-based initiatives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, business process improvement knowledge
  • Ability to train others
  • Ability to develop and lead presentations regarding projects, initiatives, and events
  • Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Intermediate project management skills


Other

  • U.S. Citizen or Green card candidates only; no visa sponsorship provided
  • Role is onsite

CIRCOR is an EEO Employer of Females / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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