Quality Analyst / WMS Manufacturing

WEG Electric Corp•Minneapolis, MN

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Electric Machinery Company. a division of WEG Electric Corp. Minneapolis, Minnesota Position: Quality Analyst / WMS Team: Quality Primary Objective of Position: This position will be responsible for supporting the WMS Manufacturing program; analyzing end-to-end processes to identify waste, bottlenecks, variation, rework, and implement data-driven improvements. Drives continuous improvement by applying Quality and Lean Manufacturing tools. Monitors, analyzes, and reports KPI performance, including efficiency, rework, and lead time in manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering), equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
Knowledge and experience with Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC, PDCA, Kaizen).
Ability to analyze and improve processes using data, digital tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Internet, e-Mail and SAP.
Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills including active listening is essential.
Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and shift work activities in order to meet business needs and goals.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, manipulate, and interpret data.
Demonstrated ability to propose, plan, and implement creative solutions.
Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Proven ability to lead projects by example.
Emotional intelligence to handle resistance.
Self-starting, results-oriented, flexible, and team player.

Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate workplace organization to identify areas for improvement, to ensure plant-wide alignment with 5S standards and implementation of visual management and standard work.
Provide administrative, training and project support for Kaizen, Cost Deployment and WMS pillars programs.
Analyze end-to-end processes to identify waste, bottlenecks, variation, and rework, and implement data-driven improvements.
Lead and support projects to improve continuous flow and materials management.
Encourages a mindset of daily improvement; encourages everyone to identify waste and suggest solutions.
Gathers and analyzes data to measure the efficiency of new automated processes; ensure technology is delivering the expected return in time and quality.
Analyzes data, reports findings to Team; recommends process improvements to enhance efficiency.
Promote and sustain a continuous improvement culture through training, coaching, and engagement of operations and support teams.
Collaborates with other departments to solve any issues by applying Lean CI tools.
Perform other duties as assigned by management to meet business needs.