Process Improvement Engineer

INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRONICS INC•Fayette Township, OH

About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for driving continuous process improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction and operational excellence in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on analyzing, optimizing, and improving business processes using proven methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma. This position reports to the Director of Continuous Improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering or similar from a four-year college or university and 3 – 5 years of experience in manufacturing strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience could be considered.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and drawings, general business reports, government regulations such as OSHA, MSHA, UL, ISO quality requirements, etc.
Ability to write SOPs, continuous improvement programs, progress reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Must be able to calculate figures using statistics, ratios, basic algebra as well as multiplication, division, addition and subtraction.
Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products, processing software; Must be proficient with Excel Spread Sheets spreadsheet software and must be proficient with EPICOR or similar software.
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must comply with and follow all IE standards, programs, policies, and procedures as they apply to this position, reports any unsafe condition immediately.
Must operate and perform job duties in a safe manner.
Must be able to operate/work safely around machinery/moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Process Analyst or equivalent certification preferred
Six Sigma Green Belt – Black Belt preferred
Completion of CPI Certificate Program or similar training in continuous process improvement

Responsibilities

Implement Lean principles and practices for process improvement.
Lead process improvement projects to reduce variation and enhance efficiency.
Apply statistical thinking and problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement solutions.
Foster strong relationships with colleagues to ensure service quality.
Promote employee involvement and collaboration in process improvement initiatives.
Utilize tools and frameworks such as Six Sigma and Lean to optimize workflows.
Ensuring that all assembly processes operate within lean manufacturing principles (Value Stream Mapping, Five S, Kanban, and poka-yoke).
Identification of manufacturing process improvements to existing process at CM and tiered supplier base to include a cost benefit analysis to allow senior evaluation and approval.
Lead or support the startup of new/existing projects/production jobs, optimizing cost, efficiency and quality.
Conduct workflow analysis and make recommendations for improvement in material handling and shop layout
Lead or support the process control and maintain appropriate documentation.
Understand the complexity of business and operational processes and workflows
Work with various department managers to develop and present best-in-class continuous improvement strategies/processes
Proactively identify where processes can be adapted and optimized to ensure cost effectiveness.
Develop process analysis and re-engineering to improve efficiency, lower costs and improve product quality.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of our supply base; strengths and weaknesses of internal procedures and business processes; strengths and weaknesses of equipment; and the strengths and weaknesses of key contributors to identify areas of improvement
Support process team in identifying, analyzing, implementing and verifying process improvement and process re-engineering opportunities.
Provide technical and analytical support for process improvement initiatives.
Develop ROI’s for capital expenditures and process changes.
Facilitate the design and implementation of new/improved process models and manufacturing processes
Train and guide resources in process improvement techniques.
Work with management to help process team achieve desired results.
Assist in development of new process capabilities.
Research new equipment capable of improving quality and lowering cost.
Perform project management, analytics, and measure to ensure milestones are met and deliverables achieved after projects are implemented.
Coordinate with various teams to analyze project results and performance. If performance is not equal to expected result Identify where additional changes can be made to achieve desired results.
Identify and manage resources to deliver effective solutions.
Partner with the operations team to develop effective training tools and resources to ensure shop cleanliness.
Knowledge of CPI methodologies including TOC, Lean Thinking, and Six Sigma.
Strong analytical skills with experience in variation analysis and statistical methods.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with CPI/TLS approach for establishing a culture of continuous improvement.
Maintains regular and consistent job attendance, comes to work on time
Exudes IE Core Values - leads by example
Follow and comply with IE safety program and cardinal safety rules.