Product Process Improvement Black Belt

Permag is a leading provider of engineered magnetic solutions through its portfolio of specialized brands—Dexter Magnetic Technologies, Electron Energy Corporation (EEC), and Magnetic Component Engineering (MCE). With deep expertise in rare earth materials precision magnetics, and manufacturing excellence, Permag delivers innovative, high-performance solutions for the world's most demanding industries.

Basic Purpose and Objective of the Position:

This position is primarily focused on technical problem solving of more complex problems using focused Six Sigma tools with an emphasis on Design of Experiments and Process Capability. This individual will also support all Lean efforts and teach/coach problem solving techniques to the many technically oriented personnel within the organization. This position will work to improve our product and process design processes.

Major Responsibilities: reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Utilize Six Sigma Methodologies to develop and execute productivity, quality, growth, lead/cycle times, and cash flow project especially
  • Design of Experiments
  • Process Capability (Cpk, Ppk)
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Design for Manufacturability/Assembly
  • Value Analysis/Value Engineering
  • DFMEA and PFMEA and other PPAP type requirements
• Utilize Lean Methodologies to improve lead times, reduce cycle times, and increase overall and platform gross profit margin through
  o Leading cross-functional teams that will gather information to evaluate current work processes and identify improvement strategies.
  o Facilitating and owning Kaizen events/blitzes, build cohesiveness and improve project team results.
  o Developing and coordinating project ideas, that support strategic objectives, with respective leaders.
  o Assisting management team with developing the business cases to justify the pursuit of improvement opportunities that are aligned with the business strategy.
• Train, mentor and coach manufacturing, design, and quality engineers along with production leadership on the above methodologies
•  Developing standard processes for data capture and assisting to automate them where possible to mistake proof
• Help to institutionalize Continuous Improvement in the product design process
• Support Lean Initiatives within the Continuous Improvement Department especially in areas of cycle and lead time analyses, cost implications of poor processes, visual management, SQDP metric improvement,
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis as needed and coach others as necessary
• Other duties as assigned.
• Train, mentor and coach manufacturing, design, and quality engineers along with production leadership on the above methodologies
• Developing standard processes for data capture and assisting to automate them where possible to mistake proof
• Lead cross-functional teams that will gather information to evaluate current work processes and identify improvement strategies. Facilitate employee team meetings to build cohesiveness and improve project team results.
• Develop and coordinate project ideas, that support strategic objectives, with respective leaders.
• Assist management team with developing the business cases to justify the pursuit of improvement opportunities that are aligned with the business strategy.
• Help to institutionalize Continuous Improvement in the product design process
• Support Lean Initiatives within the Continuous Improvement Department especially in areas of cycle and lead time analyses, cost implications of poor processes, visual management, SQDP metric improvement.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis as needed and coach others as necessary

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Systems, or Continuous Improvement
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from a reputable organization is required along with sound, demonstrable knowledge and experience. Green Belt may be acceptable based extensive demonstrable experience.
• Statistics qualifications a plus
• At least 3 years of proven experience in the Lean Six Sigma world
• Manufacturing and office processes experience
• Product/Process Design experience a plus

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Extensive DOE knowledge experience
• Extensive process capability knowledge and experience
• Extensive experience in teaching others in the above
• Extensive experience in coaching others the above
• Dynamic presentation/coaching skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to do all hand calculations
• Excellent knowledge and experience with Minitab and Excel

Targeted Salary Range  $140,000-$150,000 + bonus

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Basic Life/AD&D (includes coverage for dependents 100% Company paid), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability (100% Company paid), Supplemental Life/AD&D, 401(k) with Company match, tuition assistance after 1 year, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.