COS Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary
. The COS Improvement Engineer will apply engineering and Lean Six Sigma knowledge and concepts to identify, scope, and manage projects and activities that will improve process control and overall plant efficiency. The position requires the ability to build strong working relationships and communicate effectively with plant personnel and management to effectively identify and execute the activities. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills are also required.

Standard work hours Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional overtime and weekends required. Travel 20% throughout the year.

• Apply engineering knowledge to the manufacturing processes to identify improvement
• Perform root cause analysis to reduce process
• Utilize statistical analysis and software tools to evaluate manufacturing
• Prepare written justifications for approved capital expenditures (ACEs)
• Play a key role in advancing CCM’s lean journey across the organization
• Facilitate events and meetings focused on manufacturing improvements and cost reduction
• Track and report project progress and results
• Coordinate and manage numerous teams and projects to execute and sustain improvement initiatives
• Identify and prioritize potential manufacturing improvement projects in responsible areas
• Attend and facilitate Kaizen and other continuous improvement events throughout the plant
• Work with the COS team to further drive the overall COS journey to establish a culture of continuous improvement throughout CCM
• Research and prepare written justifications for capital projects and expenditures

• Operational understanding of manufacturing, business software systems, business systems functions and how they inter‑relate, and customer expectations
• Proficient understanding of fundamental Lean tools including, but not limited to, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Mistake Proofing, TPM, MDI, Root Cause Analysis, etc.
• Strong understanding of Six Sigma tools and approach including, but not limited to, DMAIC, Measurement System Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability, Experimental Design (DOE), etc.
• Effective project and time management techniques
• Working knowledge of various software systems including Microsoft Office, SAP, Minitab, Wonderware, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, problem solving and analytical skills, conflict resolution, listening skills, coaching and facilitating skills
• Ability to identify, scope, and execute numerous improvement projects
• Capacity to communicate complex theories in simple terms to all levels of the organization
• Effectively articulate technical details in written form

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
  • 2+ years of experience in a Lean Six Sigma enterprise or equivalent educational background
  • Lean Champion Certification and Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is a plus

• Office environment setting with occasional plant settings where the plants may be dirt, dusty, and hotter/colder than office settings
• Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Occasional overtime or weekends

• Lifting or Carrying:
  • 1–10 lbs
  • 11–20 lbs
  • 21–40 lbs
  • 41–50 lbs
  • 51 or more lbs
• Pushing or Pulling:
  • 1–40 lbs
  • 41–50 lbs
  • 51 or more lbs
• Bending or Stooping:
  Not required
• Reaching above shoulder level:
  Not required
• Driving automatic equipment/vehicles:
  Not required
• Operating machinery or power tools:
  Not required
• Climbing (ladders, stairs, etc.):
  Not required
• Walking:
  Not required
• Standing:
  Not required
• Sitting:
  Not required
• Working in extreme temperatures:
  Not required
• Repetitive motion:
  Not required
• Vision:
  Not required
• Hearing:
  Not required
• Dexterity:
  Not required
• Hand–eye coordination:
  Not required

• Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor
• Safety toe shoes (steel/composite) on the production floor
• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned areas