Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer

Overview

Job Location:

Plymouth, MI 48170
Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $ per year

Position Title:

Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer
Department:
Manufacturing
Classification:
Exempt – Indirect

• Lead cross functional teams in problem solving activities based on Six-Sigma, Lean, Shainin, or other structured problem-solving methods.
• Develop and maintain statistical process control tools to provide early detection and reaction to process changes that may impact product quality.
• Interface and collaborate with Supplier Quality and Supply Chain to solve vendor quality issues and maintain an effective supply chain value stream.
• Develop plans, flow charts, inspection methods and procedures (including detailed instructions, checklists, sampling plans, etc.) to assure all products, data and/or services meet specified quality requirements throughout entire product lifecycle.
• Generate and maintain Process Control Plans and FMEAs throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Generate and deploy trend charts, histograms, and other SPC tools monitoring health of processes within the fabrication and assembly departments. Analyze metrics and indicators to determine opportunities for improvement.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions through to resolution in partnership with internal and external parties.
• Lead and educate teams on using the DMAIC process for problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage fault investigation and troubleshooting of assembly and test equipment, measuring devices and tools.
• Lead/support certain budget and schedule activities as required by programs and management.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.
• Ensure a high level of customer service with both internal and external parties.
• Perform job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering;
  Master’s degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Experience:
  
  10 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment; experience with product/process quality improvement, data analysis tools/Minitab, failure investigation and corrective actions; experience with design and maintenance of assembly fixtures; working proficiency in structured problem solving;
  Six Sigma-Black Belt required (Master Black Belt preferred);
  Shainin Journeyman – preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  Analytical, problem solving, communication, managing customer focus, teamwork, organization; ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings of complex nature; ability to organize and analyze large volumes of numerical and non-numerical data; clear and concise communication of findings; expert user/facilitator/trainer of problem-solving tools; works with limited oversight across multiple departments; lead engineer on high-profile projects with significant impact to company performance; cross-functional communication with production staff, engineers, technical staff, and executive management.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Master’s degree or relevant certifications are a plus

• The work conditions described are representative of essential functions. May be exposed to lasers; occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. Regular exposure to low light or dark working conditions. Travel (ground and air) required to visit suppliers and separate manufacturing sites; may include international travel.
• Physical demands:
  Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally; sit frequently; stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; may stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Overtime required. U.S. Citizenship is required.