Sr. Business Process Improvement; BPI

Sr. Business Process Improvement (BPI) Engineer (Job Code: _1011)

Duties: Responsible for developing plant and process layouts as well as improving existing layouts to maximize efficient use of space, equipment, and labor; assist the Plant Manager and Engineering Manager to make informed decisions relating to the purchase of equipment, including forklifts, tooling, lift assists, generators, compressed air systems, racking, sweepers/scrubbers, compactors, and miscellaneous items pertaining to specific projects; provide on-site engineering support for cost reduction and design improvement analysis to accommodate volume fluctuations, platform changes, process alignment, labor evaluation, spatial analysis and other strategic initiatives as a part of the continuous improvement program;

utilize Six Sigma methodologies, Statistical Process Control, Minitab, Excel, process design & optimization, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, material flow engineering, line balancing, and motion studies to perform duties; obtain quotes and perform cost analysis; responsible for contractors working on various installations and facility construction for new and existing operations; develop systems to maintain equipment and facilities; institutionalize TPM methodology in accordance with corporate standards, assist with tracking the project capital budget, and report ongoing status to the Project Manager and VP of Engineering;

assist plant engineers hired to support the operational organization during plant launches; complete engineering analysis on RFP projects involving all aspects of warehousing such as warehouse facility design, definition of functional requirements, material handling equipment application, work measurement, PFEP data analysis, storage concepting and slotting, and process planning for both new and existing operations; use pre-determined motion time systems tools such as MOST or MTM to perform a complete study of an operation consisting of multiple steps to develop labor standards as a means of measuring work and time;

assist with the ongoing development and enhancement of standardized engineering tools and methods; determine headcounts, material and equipment requirements, location, layout, and workflows, and prepare the same for presentation to client specialists and executives; facilitate and support the application of Lean principles and apply Lean tools including standardized work, 5S, visual factory, total productive maintenance, time studies, value stream mapping, pull systems and related methodologies;

and recommend and implement new and/or improve existing error proofing methods and technology.

Location:

Auburn Hills, MI and various unanticipated locations throughout the US;

Salary: $107,661 per year;

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or in a related field of study (will accept equivalent foreign degree);

Experience:

None;

Other Requirements:
Must have completed one (1) academic semester of coursework and/or academic research work which included use of all the following:
Six Sigma methodologies, Statistical Process Control, Minitab, Excel, process design & optimization, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, material flow engineering, line balancing, and motion studies.

Will also accept any suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Employer Contact:

Tanner Pike

Senior Manager, HR Business Partner – Americas

2851 High Meadow Circle, Suite 250

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Submit resumes to DP World’s website at:

and reference above Job Code.

How you will contribute

• Plan, coordinate and execute Engineering function(s) for assigned projects, including processes, equipment, work standards, and facilities.
• Support the application of lean principles and apply lean tools, including standardized work, 5S visual factory, total productive maintenance, time studies, and pull systems.
• Develop plant and process layouts, and improve existing layouts to maximize efficient use of space, equipment, and labor.
• Assist the Plant Manager and Engineering Manager to make informed decisions…