The Carlisle Group

COS Improvement Engineer

The Carlisle Group • $75K — $95K *
Chandler, AZ 85225In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering preferred
  • 2+ years of experience in a Lean Six Sigma environment or equivalent education
  • Lean Champion Certification and Six Sigma Green/Black Belt are highly valued
  • Strong familiarization with Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping and Root Cause Analysis
  • Solid grasp of Six Sigma methodologies like DMAIC and SPC
  • Proficient in software tools including Microsoft Office, SAP, and Minitab
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts

Responsibilities

  • Apply engineering knowledge to enhance manufacturing processes
  • Conduct root cause analysis to minimize process inefficiencies
  • Perform statistical analysis to assess manufacturing performance
  • Draft written justifications for approved capital expenditures (ACEs)
  • Lead initiatives in advancing the organization's lean journey
  • Facilitate improvement meetings and Lean events
  • Coordinate multiple teams to ensure project execution and sustainability
  • Track and report on project progress and outcomes

Benefits

  • Standard working hours from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm with occasional overtime
  • 20% travel required throughout the year
  • Exposure to diverse continuous improvement initiatives
  • Opportunity to work closely with plant personnel and management
  • Participation in Kaizen and other Lean improvement events
Full 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 8am to 5pm with occasional overtime and weekends required. Travel 20% throughout the year.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • 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
  • Facilitate events and meetings focused on manufacturing improvements and cost
  • Track and report project
  • Coordinate and manage numerous teams and projects to execute and sustain improvement
  • Identify and prioritize potential manufacturing improvement projects in responsible
  • Attend and facilitate Kaizen and other continuous improvement events throughout the
  • 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

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • 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
  • Effectively able to articulate technical details in written

Education and Experience:

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

Working Conditions:
  • Office environment setting with occasional plant settings where the plants may be dirt, dusty, and hotter/colder than office settings.
  • Monday - Thursday; 5:00 am - 3:30
  • Occasional overtime or weekends

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About The Carlisle Group

The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that manages a diverse portfolio of alternative assets. The firm invests across four segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions. The Carlyle Group has more than 1,800 employees in 31 offices across six continents. The firm was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
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Industry
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