Process Improvement Engineer (2432)
Responsibilities
* Reliable, consistent, on-site attendance is a requirement. This position requires you to be punctual and dependable in order to meet the needs of the business; including attending and participating in meetings and presentations.
* Implement continuous improvement principles throughout the VPC and/or PDC.
* Develop, maintain and control all production processes throughout the VPC and/or PDC.
* Maintain open lines of communication with line and staff members to monitor and report progress of key initiatives.
* Present process improvement opportunities, analysis, observations and recommendations to the Director of Operations
* Maintain an awareness of leading-edge technology trends in vehicle manufacturing.
* Design and develop job instructions and accessory installation times for the VPC and/or PDC.
* Develop standards and documentation relating to, but not limited to facility planning, process design and vehicle flow
* Develop and implement strategic plans, standard data charts and work instructions.
* Train the VPC associates to understand continuous improvement concepts.
* Coordinate with other departments to ensure accessories launched at the VPC are properly suited for a high-volume manufacturing environment.
* Responsibly receive, transmit and handle consumer and customer data per applicable policies and procedures.
* Review and follow data privacy practices, policies and guidelines.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
* 5-7 years Operations experience, including but not limited to auditing, operations analysis and successful implementation of performance enhancement initiatives.
* Experience on the implementation of lean tools such as Standard Work, 5S, Visual Management, Kanban, Material Routes, Level Loading, and Poka-yoke.
* Experience in problem-solving in any of the following methodologies: 8Ds, Kepner and Tregoe, Shainin, Red X and Six Sigma.
* Experience in Value Stream Mapping.
* Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
* Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
* Ability to effectively communicate and interface with diverse audiences is critical.
* Experience leading and coaching Kaizen work teams is necessary as is the ability to motivate and inspire others to take the initiative to make things better.
* Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
* Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
* Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
* Solid working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is necessary
* SAP, Minitab, Tableau, Denodo, Simul8 experience preferred
* Demonstrate action planning and coordination skills.
* Demonstrate excellent technical analysis and diagnostic skills.
* Is able to promote, coordinate and implement change.
* Ability to understand and apply GST financial and productivity measures.
* DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Required
* Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Preferred
Travel Requirements
10% Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).