Senior Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts on the manufacturing floor for HellermannTyton. This role is responsible for analyzing current production processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. The senior engineer will mentor other engineers and work closely with various departments including plant leadership and hourly production personnel. Essential Functions: Effectively lead project teams. Understand processing capabilities and tolerances (plastics). Analyze work standards to improve labor utilization. Ability to analyze complex data sets to drive improvements in process and operations. Ability to teach and train Lean and Six Sigma concepts (DMAIC). Lead or support new equipment specification, design, installation, commissioning, and qualification activites. Other Functions Conceptualize and develop prototype solutions and designs. Define appropriate technical approaches to solve problems and develop solutions. Connect projects to P&L Statement. Other duties as assigned. Success in this role will require Proficient use of MES and ERP systems. Competence of Plastics Manufacturing (materials and molds). Ability to mentor young engineers. Systems Thinking Conflict Management Influence Skills
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- 8+ years of engineering experience (in manufacturing preferred)
- Must have a valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate insurance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient use of MES and ERP systems.
- Competence of Plastics Manufacturing (materials and molds).
- Systems Thinking
- Conflict Management
- Influence Skills
Nice To Haves
- Injection molding expertise preferred
- Project Management Skills
- Knowledge of the Toyota Production System (Lean Manufacturing)
- Six Sigma (preferred) or Green Belt Certified
- Ability to mentor young engineers.
Responsibilities
- Effectively lead project teams.
- Understand processing capabilities and tolerances (plastics).
- Analyze work standards to improve labor utilization.
- Ability to analyze complex data sets to drive improvements in process and operations.
- Ability to teach and train Lean and Six Sigma concepts (DMAIC).
- Lead or support new equipment specification, design, installation, commissioning, and qualification activites.
- Conceptualize and develop prototype solutions and designs.
- Define appropriate technical approaches to solve problems and develop solutions.
- Connect projects to P&L Statement.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
