Process Improvement Engineer

Find new ways to improve the operation in terms of cost, turn time, and quality
Identify areas of improvement in manufacturing operations – Man/Method/Machine/Material (4M).
Recommend and implement changes to safety procedures, work methods, and labor standards
Work with existing facilities on productivity improvement projects. Initiates and/or manages cost reductions and improvement projects
Identify areas to reduce waste in all manufacturing processes, focusing on process improvements using 4M & LEAN methodologies
Implement programs and projects on time and on budget
Use professional concepts in creative ways in working on assignments
Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling, and reporting as necessary to complete assignments
Collects, analyzes, and presents engineering data to evaluate projects. Solves complex problems with in depth evaluation of a variety of factors
Requires the ability to identify cost reduction opportunities, estimate cost impact, research available solutions and implement projects
Set clear goals and lead a team to achieve those goals
Conduct and lead project meetings with the management team
Work with both leadership and hourly production to ensure capital projects and other improvements are both cost and resource efficient
Use technical skills to educate others in the areas of lean manufacturing and/or other process improvement programs
Work to resolve issues, improve quality, reduce customer complaints and ensure consistent batch quality and improve material yield
Collaborate with the Process Development group to facilitate the introductions of new products, process improvements and new technology into the manufacturing area
Coordinate plant layouts, machine installation and start-up processes, and set up and operation instructions when necessary
Play an active role in the safety program
Other job-related duties as assigned