Supplier Quality Continuous Improvement Engineer (Remote)

BAE Systems•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$86,460 - $146,982•Remote

About The Position

BAE Systems, in support of Combat Mission Systems, is seeking a Supplier Quality Continuous Improvement Engineer to support continuous improvement activities through education of Operations Excellence (OE) guiding principles, Value Stream Mapping, and Waste Identification and Elimination. In this role as a Supplier Quality Continuous Improvement Engineer, you'll teach, coach, and drive OE practices via training sessions, kaizen activities, and hands-on problem solving with team members. In your role, you'll directly support the Supplier Development Team and Program. This position can work remotely within the US after on-boarding; a location near Detroit, Michigan or York, PA is ideal.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience, or the overall equivalent
Applicable experience specifically in prior roles of Supplier Quality and/or Continuous Improvement
General understanding of machining processes and material flows/movement through a manufacturing plant
In-depth understanding of lean methodologies and deployment of lean
Familiar with the common approaches in problem-solving (Six sigma, 5-Why, A3, etc.)
Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiar with time-study or cycle-time methodology
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to support up to 75% travel

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of material handling methods/part presentation/supply chain – receiving door to point of use
Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing principles Go and See, 5S, Kan-Ban, Process Mapping, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement tools
Use of AutoCAD or other design software
Six Sigma Greenbelt
4 year degree in Industrial Engineering/Operations Management or equivalent
Lean experience or certification TWI train the trainer, Kaizen instructor from Toyota trainers, and Problem Solving training (Toyota 8 Step Method)

Responsibilities

Support travel of up to 75% to visit suppliers within the United States, typically clustered in PA, MI, KY, or AZ
Initial focus on the development of lean/synchronous material flow (key focus from material receiving to assembly)
Implement pull systems (kanban, visual, andons, forward broadcast, etc.) that promote JIT delivery to the assembly lines
Develop and document standard work (job elements and cycle time for each element) for tugger and fork truck delivery loops – balance the work as required to utilize material handlers most effectively
Eliminate/Reduce fork truck delivery to assembly wherever and whenever possible (JEP initiative)
Reduce assembly line side inventory in order to promote Safety (egress), Quality, and Efficiency (optimized part presentation to operators)
Reduce waste in the material delivery flow to improve delivery flow safety and efficiency
Deliver OE training modules as required to meet training timeline set for JEP
Develop expert level problem solving techniques and logical thinking through root cause analysis (5-Whys and A3 documents) while coaching others in the same direction
Support training activities plant wide across all shifts as required
Actively engage in “Train the Trainer” initiatives in order to expedite training at all levels, everywhere in the plant
Conduct daily “Go and See” walks with plant leaders, managers, and support personnel in order to acknowledge operators, identify any safety concerns, and look for any of the 8 wastes in the process
Lead team of non-exempts and help them develop OE skill set and way of thinking
Drive 5s. Provide 5s Training, assist in the implementation phases (sort, set in order) and sustainment phases (standardize, self-audit), and become integral part of plant wide assessments
Promote visual management tools including metrics boards (Takt, Ergo, etc.) with Team Managers, Operators, and all other JEP personnel
Lead OE Projects, kaizen events, and other continuous improvement efforts
Develop small cross-functional teams that can help improve the plant daily. Use these teams to conduct Value Stream Maps and to identify wastes
Identify the improvements to be made that will eliminate waste
Track key metrics (Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Cost) and wastes eliminated by the team
Support COS (Cummins Operation System) principles of ‘Establish the Right Environment’, ‘Involve People and Promote Teamwork’ and ‘Synchronize Flows’
Support OE (Lean Manufacturing) principles in eliminating waste, reducing variation and standardizing routine processes and the 3 year Vision & Strategy and the OE Training Initiative as defined
Act as a SME on OE Principles and the ability to drive these and other key initiatives
Develop thorough understanding of how the OE sub-practices affect each area of the business

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.