Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC•Latham, NY

3d•$120,000 - $140,000

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 and division leaders to identify, assess, prioritize, and align improvement opportunities with operational needs and business objectives. It facilitates focused projects with division employees, establishes measures to track results, audits operations for process deficiencies, and ensures improvements are documented, maintainable, and compliant with MD&A’s quality management system and applicable regulatory requirements. The role may require travel to MD&A facilities and field locations, potentially up to 40%.

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 used to create forms and documents.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and demonstrate self-direction.
Ability to contribute effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
Effective organizational and communication skills.
Customer-focused approach.
Ability to identify, analyze, and solve improvement opportunities with practical solutions.
Ability to provide technical guidance on improvement opportunities.
Ability to travel to MD&A facilities and field locations when required; travel may be up to 40%.

Responsibilities

Assess and identify strategic improvement opportunities within MD&A divisions in collaboration with the Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement.
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 whether improvements deliver better quality, lower costs or waste, increased productivity, improved customer satisfaction, and improved 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.