CI Engineer

Milwaukee Tool•Mukwonago, WI

21h

About The Position

Position Overview: The CI Engineer will utilize their lean mindset and tools to improve manufacturing and business processes. Individuals in this position will have a passion for team collaboration, desire to solve problems, and experience with project management that drives results. Duties, Responsibilities, & Objectives: Lean Mentality: Effectively collaborates w/ cross functional teams to drive value through problem solving and creative thinking to accomplish short-term and long-term goals. Ability to independently facilitate Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Quick hit projects from definition through execution. Perform analysis of current state & provide multiple what-if scenarios for improved efficiencies; understand and present financial impacts of these scenarios. Brainstorm, prioritize, and implement robust improvements that will scale as we grow. Provide coaching and training on various process improvement techniques to build internal capabilities. Project Management Lead cross-functional projects of moderate complexity, typically process improvements and/or capital expenditure projects. Ensure cross-functional alignment on scope, budget, schedule, and resources. Develop and execute charters, action plans and project timelines with plans in place for long term sustainment of results. Establish appropriate metrics and report on project progress, risks, and results. Ensure process changes are fully integrated through documentation, communication, perseverance, and consistency. Drive accountability to successfully complete tasks. Capability to quickly establish credibility, influence project teams, and persuade professionals at all levels. Maintains a strategic cross functional mindset and understands how business decisions will impact entire organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing focused on continuous improvement
Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (LSSBB, a plus)
Advanced Data analysis skills in MS Excel, Pareto, Control charts, PowerPivot, and/or VBA

Responsibilities

Effectively collaborates w/ cross functional teams to drive value through problem solving and creative thinking to accomplish short-term and long-term goals.
Ability to independently facilitate Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Quick hit projects from definition through execution.
Perform analysis of current state & provide multiple what-if scenarios for improved efficiencies; understand and present financial impacts of these scenarios.
Brainstorm, prioritize, and implement robust improvements that will scale as we grow.
Provide coaching and training on various process improvement techniques to build internal capabilities.
Lead cross-functional projects of moderate complexity, typically process improvements and/or capital expenditure projects.
Ensure cross-functional alignment on scope, budget, schedule, and resources.
Develop and execute charters, action plans and project timelines with plans in place for long term sustainment of results.
Establish appropriate metrics and report on project progress, risks, and results.
Ensure process changes are fully integrated through documentation, communication, perseverance, and consistency.
Drive accountability to successfully complete tasks.
Capability to quickly establish credibility, influence project teams, and persuade professionals at all levels.
Maintains a strategic cross functional mindset and understands how business decisions will impact entire organization.