We are seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to support our production department with designing the process, document, and improve it. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with equipment, troubleshooting systems, and knowledgeable with lean manufacturing.
***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.
RequirementsEssential Job Functions- Go to the machine and observe - decisions come from what you see, not what is reported
- Run time observations and build the standard work charts from them
- Calculate takt, balance the line, and set the manpower from the balance
- Design stations and layouts in SolidWorks - to scale, with walk paths and material locations
- Design error-proofing in so the defect cannot be made, instead of inspecting for it
- Run trials and DOE to set a capable, repeatable process window
- Lead SMED, cycle time and OEE loss projects and prove the result
- Own validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), capability studies and Gage R&R
- Lead root cause work (5 Why, A3) and close it with verified effectiveness
- Train Supervisors, Team Leaders and operators - a process is not deployed until they are trained
- Respond to floor escalations the same shift, at the machine
Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- TPS: takt, standard work, jidoka, poka-yoke, SMED, pull, 5S, value stream mapping, kaizen and A3
- SolidWorks - parts, assemblies, 2D drawings, fixtures and to-scale layouts
- Standard work charts and how to build them from a real observation
- Workstation and cell layout - reach, motion, flow, spaghetti diagrams
- Injection molding process and scientific molding basics
- Cpk, Gage R&R, DOE and basic statistics
- PFMEA, control plans and validation for regulated product
- OEE and how to improve one variable without hurting another
BenefitsStandard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits.
Generous PTO.
401K Match.
