Continuous Improvement/Six Sigma Specialist

Quest Global•Rockford, IL

8d•$87,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging its deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, Quest Global is able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables the company to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries. Quest Global is looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, Quest Global recognizes that what they are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, Quest Global all wins, and when you fail, Quest Global all learns, then they are eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers sought have the following characteristics and skills.

Requirements

A degree/diploma in Manufacturing, Operations or Business Management or a related technical field (Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical) preferred with 10+ years of experience.
In lieu of a degree 12-15 years of Continuous Improvement experience would be considered
Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies; Green Belt preferred
Proven track record of leading process improvement projects with quantifiable results.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with diverse teams.
Commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Drive the deployment and integration of Continuous Improvement methodologies across various sites to enhance operational excellence and meet business goals
Drive Continuous Improvement culture throughout the site
Partner with functional leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement data-driven solutions.
Facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, and training sessions to foster a continuous improvement culture within the sites
Utilize tools and techniques (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Management, Lean Six Sigma, etc…) to identify inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
Serve as a subject matter expert in defined tools and techniques, providing training and support to cross-functional teams.
Monitor and measure the effectiveness of Continuous Improvement initiatives and provide regular updates to leadership.
Support the development and execution of site-level Improvement roadmaps, ensuring alignment with broader corporate objectives.
Work closely with multiple organizations to align corporate improvement goals