Requisition ID: 298942

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: New Albany, OH

Project Overview:

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. We are partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline. Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer (QECI) will report to the Continuous Improvement Manager (CIM) and will be responsible for supporting continuous improvement initiatives on the project. The QECI will support the CIM to develop and deliver a project customized continuous improvement program, including a risk-based strategy that meets project goals and objectives, including alignment, prioritizing, scheduling, training, metrics/dashboards, PBQ, LL, Causal Analysis, Six Sigma, and tracking progress of improvement initiatives. The QECI will apply skills, knowledge, experience, and tools (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, behavioral and facilitation techniques) to close gaps and invest in opportunities, resulting in institutionalized changes that measurably improve efficiency, productivity, and quality across the project. The QECI will be responsible for using data to measure and report project performance, and ensure improvements are institutionalized. The QECI will support teams through the CI process to solve problems and make fact-based decisions to deliver right the first-time quality. Facilitate resolution of issues, improvements, and opportunities across all functions within the project team. The QECI will support continuous improvement efforts, be a key technical resource partner for the project team, resulting in improved project performance.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the CIM in developing and implementing a continuous improvement program and risk-based strategy to meet project goals and objectives, including alignment, prioritizing, scheduling, training, metrics/dashboards, PBQ, LL, Causal Analysis, Six Sigma, and tracking progress of improvement initiatives
• Support a CI team in performing Continuous Improvement tasks
• Scope, plan, select the appropriate CI tools
• Analyze data from processes and metrics across projects and functions
• Conduct data analysis and develop performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and identify areas for further improvement
• Monitor and use outputs from metrics to drive CI activities
• Develop Quality incident OOM criteria for selecting appropriate causal analysis tool (RCAs - 5 Whys), and facilitate causal analysis activities
• Utilize causal analysis tools to facilitate and lead apparent cause evaluations and root cause analysis
• Support approved workshops and training sessions to educate employees on continuous improvement methodologies and tools
• Provides input into the development of standardized performance indicators for the project
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by promoting collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing across the project

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification; Six Sigma Master Yellow Belt or identified Six Sigma Black Belt Candidate, Certified Causal Analysis Lead
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, business, behavioral science, construction or science related field plus 9 years of related experience OR in lieu of a degree a minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience with continuously improving Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Startup, Operations work processes and business areas; or advanced experience optimizing complex industrial processes, systemsor organizations
• Experience supervising direct reports
• Experience achieving measurable continuous improvement results through influence management, soft skills in a leadership position with ability to achieve change and results by shaping the attitudes and viewpoints of individuals and teams
• Trained in Kaizen and / or Lean methodologies
• Trained in team facilitation techniques
• Trained in Causal Analysis techniques
• Experience applying a structured approach to process analysis and problem solving
• Experience establishing, monitoring, and analyzing data and reporting results to CIM and other management.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of a PC computer, Microsoft software, database administration, Visio (or equivalent) and Minitab
• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards