Process Improvement Engineer

The Process Improvement Engineer evaluates and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing lean tools and concepts applied to product design, materials, parts, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

• Champion and leverage Lean Manufacturing culture on the shop floor in the design and execution of new manufacturing processes, methodologies and equipment layouts to improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Develop, maintain, and train on manufacturing work instructions utilized across production, of all product models, production lines, and warehouse activities.
• Support/Lead manufacturing and operational cost savings initiatives and kaizens with support from other departments such as manufacturing, engineering, continuous improvement, sales, and others as required.
• Provide daily tactical support to Manufacturing and other operational functions related to the shop floor through continuous monitoring, interaction, and direct support request.
• Act as a liaison between Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and manufacturing, and serve as the leader to resolve any challenges that arise in the manufacturing process.
• Create an efficient, effective, and dependable set of processes focusing on the elimination of waste in all areas of the company.
• Work with leadership teams to define the current and future state Value Streams to plan and prioritize continuous improvement activities.
• Provide leadership / mentoring / training to the manufacturing team on the use and practice of Lean methodology and tools (VSM, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, Design for Lean, MDI, etc.).
• Optimize work center layout, space requirements, material flow and process to improve productivity and eliminate waste.
• Work with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient and repeatable production methods.
• Work as a key driver of change within manufacturing, supporting /cross functional decisions by communicating changes to employees and helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow with the business’s Lean transformation manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Optimize the bench strength in automation.
• Implement the CAD to CAM changes.
• Support new material setup, by creating as well as, updating existing production related master data such as routings and work center setup/design.
• Development of tools and jigs through design platforms such as AutoCAD / Inventor.
• Ability to create tools, jigs and poke‑yokes utilizing 3D printing technology.