Continuous Improvement Project Manager

MD&A•Euclid, OH

About The Position

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A), a supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs for steam, gas, and industrial turbines and generators, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Project Manager. The role works with business leaders and teams across MD&A divisions to identify, facilitate, manage, and implement improvement projects that create value by improving quality, reducing waste, increasing productivity and capacity, and improving profitability in support of current and future business objectives. The position works with the Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement to identify strategic improvement opportunities and coordinates with business leaders to assess and prioritize projects in line with their business objectives and operational needs. It facilitates and executes focused improvement projects with division employees, establishes metrics to monitor results, and assists with operational audits to identify process deficiencies and opportunities. The role ensures process changes are documented for training and ongoing maintenance, and comply with the MD&A Quality Management System (QMS) and regulatory requirements. MD&A has provided turbine generator maintenance and inspection services for over 40 years and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Power Ltd. The company offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan with matching contributions and national major medical, vision, and dental benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years of related quality or continuous improvement experience in the power generation industry or a related industry.
Process knowledge in the power industry.
Detailed knowledge and proficiency in Lean and Continuous Improvement/Kaizen principles.
Project management and facilitation skills.
Familiarity with ISO requirements and quality systems.
Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Action.
Proficiency with current PC technology and software for creating forms and documents.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
Ability to contribute effectively in a team environment.
Ability to manage and work effectively with multiple priorities.
Effective organizational and communication skills.
Customer-focused approach.
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve improvement opportunities with practical solutions.
Ability to travel to MD&A facilities and field locations when required; travel may be up to 40%.
Ability to work in industrial and office environments.

Responsibilities

Work with the Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement to assess and identify strategic improvement opportunities across MD&A divisions.
Coordinate with business leaders to assess, prioritize, and align improvement opportunities and projects with business objectives and operational needs.
Facilitate, execute, and complete focused improvement projects with division employees.
Establish metrics to monitor the implementation and outcomes of improvements, including quality, cost or waste reduction, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
Assist in auditing operations to identify process deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
Ensure process changes and improvements are adequately documented or recorded for effective training and maintenance.
Ensure process changes and improvements comply with the MD&A QMS and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical guidance on improvement opportunities.