Continous Improvement Engineer

NTN Bearing Corporation • Macomb, IL

86d • $63,000 - $72,000

About The Position

Leads improvement projects throughout the facility that are driven by identified constraints within a value stream. Relentless approach to identifying and eliminating waste in order to reduce overall costs. Passionate about improvement and helping people to find a 'smarter' way to do their job.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Preference given to individuals with education in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Quality, and/or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Must possess solid background in Lean Manufacturing with 2-5 years direct continuous improvement or related experience.
• Experience in Toyota Production System is a requirement.
• Possess basic computer skills pertinent to the positions (i.e. Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Visio - EVSM).
• Previous experience facilitating via Six Sigma required.
• Project management skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Certification

Responsibilities

• Create value stream maps for plant processes; use information from these maps to drive continuous improvement activities.
• Lead standard work teams and assist in standard work development.
• Lead culture change through Kaizen activities and by training other employees on basic Lean and Six Sigma principles and concepts.
• Project Management - create detailed project plans in order to manage multiple projects, achieve business plan results, and meet project deadlines.
• Improve Plant 5S, 3D and Visualization - must possess a very strong working knowledge of these concepts.
• Lead setup reduction projects - must possess a very strong working knowledge of SMED principles and techniques.
• Possesses strong people skills and excellent communication skills.
• Possesses ability to overcome objections in a positive/favorable manner.
• Supports the Plant quality systems goals/improvements & productivity goals/improvement within the scope of the job.
• Supports the Plant safety programs/goals within the scope of the job.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Compliance to applicable Company, Corporate, State, & Federal regulations.

Benefits

• Base starting wage is $63,000 - $72,000/annually.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree