Continuous Improvement Engineer
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope•Albertville, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
The Continuous Improvement Engineer is focused on business processes, new product development projects, supplier improvement efforts, and/or customer/product issues and reports to the OpEx Manager. This role is perfect for an individual who wants to develop professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. A vital member of the Continuous Improvement Department, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, mechanical, manufacturing, chemical engineering, industrial engineering)
- Minimum of 3 years' experience and knowledge in Toyota Production Systems, mechanical and/or manufacturing processes, an understanding of drawings, specifications and standards, familiarity with machined parts and their manufacturing processes, and a background in continuous improvement
- Demonstrates a working understanding of general business principles
Nice To Haves
- ISO-9000 and/or TS-16949 Quality System experience beneficial
- CQE, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience preferred
- Quality Engineer certification through ASQ preferred
Responsibilities
- Value Stream Mapping processes
- time studies
- leading Kaizen events
- creating Standard Work
- audits/Gemba Walks
- develop: PFD, FMEA, Control Plan, and Job Element Sheets
- conducting root cause analysis using 5-Why, Cause and Effect Diagram, A3 tools
- New Product Introduction (NPI) validation
- creating test validation plans
- Gauge Studies
- perform statistical analysis
- Identify and eliminate WASTE through lean manufacturing principles
- leading continuous improvement initiatives that drive measurable operational efficiencies across the facility
- Create and maintain preventive maintenance checklists and schedules to ensure equipment reliability and uptime
- document and evolve equipment troubleshooting guides to support frontline problem resolution
- Develop training documents and maintain the training matrix to ensure workforce competency, standardization and compliance across all applicable roles
- Assist with AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) reports, supporting capital project justification and process improvement investments
- Use voice of the customer information to drive decision making
- strong understanding of problem-solving tools (5-Why, Logic Tree, Cause and Effect Diagram, A3, etc.) to determine root cause analysis and develop countermeasures
- Resolve a wide range of issues creatively
- ability to solve straightforward problems with a solid understanding of lean principles, quality systems, statistical tools and procedures
- understands key business drivers to accomplish own work
- Conduct audits, write audit reports, distribute reports, follow up on non-conformances
- create, manage and distribute Quality Alerts
- Function as the Quality Assurance representative for the review and approval of CAPAs, Deviations, MDRs, Validations and QWC
- implement and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System
- Support the creation of quality documents for new product launches
- conduct inspections, testing and analysis to ensure product quality and compliance with OBE and industry standards
- Respond to and follow up on customer complaints
Benefits
- industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
