Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager

1 month ago

Duluth, Minnesota, United States Cirrus Design Corporation Full time
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager

Job Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager is responsible for driving quality, productivity, efficiency, and profitability improvements across Cirrus Design Corporation's operations and support functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deploy a long-term strategy for Continuous Improvement methodology and roll out.
  • Direct and facilitate the ongoing lean improvement process using techniques such as Kaizen, 6's, demand flow technology, and Kanban.
  • Provide lean improvement on-the-job training for production and support functions.
  • Establish and monitor metrics to ensure financial savings and efficiency improvements.
  • Develop and maintain value stream mapping efforts and continuous improvement activities.
  • Ensure a safe operating environment by following all safety standards and policies.
  • Develop capable and efficient manufacturing processes by studying product requirements and researching, designing, modifying, and validating manufacturing, assembly, and inspection methods.
  • Specify, cost justify, design, develop, and test various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
  • Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify continuous improvement opportunities for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Confer with clients, suppliers, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
  • Provide a manufacturing engineering presence on the production floor to assure interaction with team members from all shifts and provide manufacturing engineering support and feedback.
  • Provide training to production and support personnel, develop and implement standard operating procedures, and support and implement standard manufacturing practices.
  • Mentor other engineers and technicians in best practices.

Requirements:

  • Four-year degree from an accredited college in an Engineering field, preferably Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
  • Lean education and proven application of methodologies in an operations environment (manufacturing, supply chain, quality, etc.).
  • 10 years' experience applying lean and/or six sigma methodologies.
  • 5 years' experience in a leadership position.
  • Project management experience using a proven methodology.
  • Six sigma experience is a plus.
  • Experience in demand flow technology is a plus.
  • Experience with supply chain strategies and material flow is a plus.

Professional Qualities:

  • Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
  • Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex problems and lead a systematic approach to determine root cause and corrective actions.
  • Project Management: Ability to drive projects to completion using tools and tactics to specify scope, schedule, and resource requirements.
  • Communication: Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively with all levels of the organization in both verbal and written forms.
  • Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Financial modeling and business acumen: Ability to create a financially driven business case for project selection and results validation.
  • Business systems and integration: Knowledge of how business systems in an operational setting tie together and integrate the business.
  • Organizational savvy: Ability to coach, train, and mentor all levels across and up and down through the organization.
  • Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft office and computer usage/application. CAD software skills desired – skills in Creo preferred. Knowledge of ERP and MES systems desired.
  • Language: Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
  • Quality: High attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and determine root cause of problems.
  • Teamwork: Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; objectivity and openness to others' views; positive attitude and team spirit.
  • Organizational Support: Support of organizational goals, objectives, and values; adherence to company policies and procedures; observation of safety and security procedures; participation in 6S program (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain, safety).
  • Professionalism: Tactfulness and respect in working with others regardless of their status or position or the urgency of situations; Acceptance of responsibility for own actions; Integrity in following through on commitments.
  • Attendance/Punctuality: Punctuality in arrival times and observance of appropriate break and meal periods; acceptable attendance record and proper utilization time clocks and time off request forms.
  • Dependability: Responsiveness to management direction; Diligence in completing tasks on time or proposing an alternate plan; openness to additional hours when necessary.

Additional Information:

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime hours may be required.

Cirrus Design Corporation is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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