Continuous Improvement Engineer

1 month ago

Tualatin, United States Shields Manufacturing Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionShields Manufacturing in Tualatin is an industry leader and Value-Add, climate-controlled production facility specializing in CNC machining and complex mechanical/optical/laser assembly including clean-room environments. Our business not only provides manufacturing expertise for OEM's with low volume/high mix needs, we also provide higher volume opportunities with our expanding cell system capability. Culture is key to us, and have therefore adopted core values based on Teamwork, with an emphasis on Trust, Gratitude, Action, Growth and Excellence.

We offer:

  • A Highly competitive total compensation package
  • Medical (3 medical plans to choose from)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life (Free Provided, options for supplemental on top)
  • Disability Insurance (STD and LTD provided by the company for free)
  • 401(k) with company match,
  • A generous paid time off schedule
  • Discretionary quarterly bonus program.

This is an On-Site Position based at our Shop in Tualatin, Oregon. This is not a Remote Work Opportunity.

Opportunity Available:

Shields Manufacturing is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer who will take a lead role in Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and activities. The CI Engineers’ focus is the Precinmac Way Values of Trust, Gratitude, Action, Growth, and Excellence, while demonstrating the capability to perform CI activities at a high level. The position will also rely largely on the manufacturing and process Improvement skill sets to complete projects that achieve year-over-year Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) reduction. A highly engaged and active participant, the CI Engineer offers direct support to TPW, Kaizen and other improvement activities and project teams. The CI Engineer will assist with project identification, prioritization, and execution. The ideal candidate will possess a need for action and the ability to drive significant and sustainable results.

Essential Functions:

  • Applies project management skill set to manage all projects under their scope (Plant / Department or Area) while ensuring timeline and targets (which includes savings or additional impact calculations and approvals, project documentation and 12 months tracking for sustainability) are met.
  • Analyzes efficiency, scrap, rework, and delivery data to identify and propose high impact VCP improvement projects.
  • Drives completion of ideas and requests through the Precinmac Way huddle boards and TPW system.
  • Facilitates Kaizen events from initial opportunity identification and chartering to closure of all Kaizen action items with measurable and sustainable improvement results.
  • Provides training on CI-related topics to improvement and project team members as necessary to achieve goals.
  • Coaches and develops team members’ continuous improvement skill sets, helping to build out a team of individuals capable of facilitating Kaizen events.
  • Leads the sustaining and improvement efforts of the standardized, tiered visual performance (metric) team huddle boards and structures to ensure driving action and daily problem solving.
  • Assist in the training and execution of the daily huddle boards.
  • Actively drives standardization and process documentation across the entire organization.

Required/Desired Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, business or other applicable degree and experience combination - Preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of improvement experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in a manufacturing or process Improvement role.
  • Experience with and trained in Lean methodologies, including but not limited to; 5S, SMED, VSM, Visual Management / Visual Factory, Standard Work, Mistake-Proofing, and TPM.
  • Green Belt level certification in Lean or Lean Six Sigma from a reputable training provider.
  • Hands on experience with machining processes, preferably with multi-axis milling and turning.
  • Experience using ERP and MES software, preferably Infor10 ERP (Syteline) and ShopVue.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR, i.e. a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Precinmac, and Shields Manufacturing are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to maintaining a working environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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