Process Improvement Engineer

2 weeks ago


Shawnee, United States GF Piping Systems Full time
Summary: Primary responsibility is to foster a Continuous Improvement Environment, concentrating on 5S workplace organization, mistake proofing, set-up time reduction, total productive maintenance, problem-solving, and other lean and Six Sigma tools. You will perform data analysis, define priorities, and manage projects using tools such as Impact VS. Effort, Design of Experiments, Design for Manufacturing, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, and Kaizen events. You will also be expected to champion Lean initiatives in both existing and new product lines. Daily responsibilities will include coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, safety, quality, warehouse, and purchasing to develop and guide manufacturing teams in creating new and improving established manufacturing processes. In addition, the candidate will be expected to evaluate and make recommendations to improve safety quality, productivity, profitability, and efficiency of operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Develop continual process improvement techniques in manufacturing, materials, and office.
  • Help to drive Lean culture transition throughout the manufacturing organization.
  • Focus on cost improvements using a balance of eliminating waste through the implementation of lean concepts.
  • Identify issues with production equipment and proactively seek and drive solutions.
  • Sustain and develop management reports and measurements to continually reinforce the practice of lean principles.
  • Working with supervisors and managers, to direct shop floor training in lean concepts and practices
  • Provide direction and support in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing improvements.
  • Identify, justify, and implement cost-cutting and quality improvement activities by using new and/or better technologies, automation, and lean practices.
  • Collaborate with the Quality Department to ensure that all problems are solved through Root Cause analysis and corrective actions are deployed and properly documented and maintained.
  • Work with maintenance Department to implement preventive maintenance on all critical equipment.
  • Develop and document new manufacturing processes.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement, including joint events with customers, suppliers, and staff.
  • Develop metrics, scorecards, and other indicators to assess the effectiveness of Lean activities.
  • Must be flexible to work extended hours and travel to support the requirements of the business.
  • Must be a steward of the company and abide by and uphold company policies.
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing or a related field preferred.
  • Six Sigma Black Belt preferred, green belt or equivalent working experience working considered.
Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years of experience in a continuous improvement and/or Six Sigma, manufacturing engineering role
Computer Skills:
  • Proficient with MS Office

Previous experience with CAD software such as DraftSight, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks preferred.

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