Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY: The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for understanding the current process state, identifying efficiency/improvement opportunities, then leading cross-functional team members to drive process improvements tied to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the business utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles. Focus areas would include but are not limited to; interval or lead-time reduction, reduction of human errors, process re-designs that result in the reduction of the number of steps and eliminate other forms of process waste.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the plant in 6S initiatives driving a cultural change
• Work with department managers/supervisors on 6S changes for their sections, take their vision and direct 6S principles
• Work closely with Facilities Manager and Engineer to coordinate installation projects
• Standardize processes across plant departments, developing Standard Operating Procedures
• Implement process management/process improvement initiatives following Lean Six Sigma principles
• Create new self-sustaining processes that include identifying and tracking the appropriate KPIs
• Lead/drive process changes, improvements, value stream mapping
• Champion communication between organizations at all levels
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to achieve Kaizen objectives
• Work with Process Engineers to standardize Operating Procedures (Work Instructions); increase workflow efficiency
• Follow and comply with all Environmental Health & Safety policies
• Work with Operations employees on 6S changes for their departments

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work experience in Lean Six Sigma process application a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and deep process orientation
• Experience in developing various process documentation (SOP, ISO, etc.)
• Experience in implementing Continuous Improvement methodologies a plus
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile: With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.