Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Continuous improvement - Improvement and/or transformation project management - BB/MBB
Job title
Lean Sigma Engineer
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
A glimpse at the job:
This position contributes to our vision by:
• Plans basic Lean Sigma projects, including budgets;
• Leads Lean Sigma projects that will produce significant cost savings;
• Ensures projects are on schedule and customer expectations are meet;
• Contributes to the development and Implementation of lean sigma deployment plan;
• Fosters the Lean Sigma culture within the organization;
• Designs, develops, implements and evaluates internal Lean Sigma Green Belt program;
• Delivers employee Lean Sigma Green Belt Training;
• Mentors Green Belt candidates on basic projects to reach certification ensuring compliance to methodology;
What we offer:
• Competitive salaries
• Paid holidays
• Recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Over 300 career paths across global sites
Highlights from our facility:
Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.
Join Safran Seats, where you can look to the skies and say "we did that."
Candidate skills & requirements
At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.
• Bachelor Degree in engineering or business administration; OR an Associate's
plus 3 years relevant/related work experience; OR 6 years directly related work
experience
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience and minimum of 1 year with process
• improvement experience.
• Lean training from the Shingo Institute, Shingijutsu, or other recognized program
• or company.
• Must pursue One Safran referent accreditation
• Basic knowledge of Lean Sigma, process improvement, and problem solving
• methodologies
• Basic Knowledge within functional areas of Continuous Improvement (at least one of the following fields):
• Office Lean
• Training of Lean Sigma
• Engineering Lean Sigma/Continuous Improvement (DFLSS, DFMA, VAVE,
• etc.)
• Quality/Manufacturing Lean Sigma /Continuous Improvement
• Able to organize complex thoughts and ideas into a cohesive, simple message.
• Ability to influence all levels of the organization without direct authority
• Consistent focus on safety, 5S, standard work and problem solving throughout
• value stream, with visible evidence of effectiveness.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
• Innovative & Curious
• Collaborative & Inclusive
• Committed to Safety
• Trustworthy
• Results Focused
• Driven to Excellence
• Powered by Teamwork
This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
Annual salary
Based on market data.
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
Gainesville
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
First experience
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
Yes
