Continuous Improvement Engineer

Company: Aerotek
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

A large, product's manufacturer in Southern New Jersey is actively hiring for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their team. This position is open as they are introducing a new product line and are looking to streamline their manufacturing processes for that cell. This is a direct hire position, offering a competitive starting salary, full benefits, and the opportunity to grow in the organization! Description:This position is responsible for coordinating projects, deploying, implementing and leading Lean/Continuous Improvement projects.* Supports site lean initiatives; helps ensure that lean enterprise-driven activities support and further the strategic objectives of the business.* Recommends, develops, and implements lean principles that enhance the effectiveness of the facility.* Prioritizes improvement opportunities based upon tactical planning objectives such as Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation and Growth driven from value stream maps.* Develops others on Lean principles and tools for implementing creative solutions for system and process improvements including: Standard work, continuous flow, material flow, Value Stream Mapping, ergonomics, Kanban, TPM, SMED, 5S, lead time, inventory control, JIT, cycle time, etc.* Plans and schedules administrative and operations related kaizen events.* Manages all local lean functions; follows up on action items, and ensures success of OBS implementation.* Assures open communications and involvement of employees who work in the lean process.* Coordinates, facilitates and periodically updates progress during kaizen events.* Develops and maintains a follow-up system on open Newspaper items from all kaizen events, assuring they are completed or planned into a future event.* Uses Lean techniques to perform process reviews; aids in establishing standardized work procedures.* Implements performance metrics for lean processes in the support of the overall business strategies and goals.* Reports on scheduled kaizen activities, number of events and results achieved. Tracks and validates all savings attributed to lean initiatives.* Implements and promotes flow in manufacturing and administrative processes to eliminate waste.* Participates in Lean Daily Management (LDM) meetings, develops countermeasures, and assists with recovery plans when targets are missed.* Supports new process and product development and implementation.Skills & Qualifications:* BS Degree, preferably in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering* Experience leading continuous improvement/lean initiative projects: Standard work, continuous flow, material flow, Value Stream Mapping, ergonomics, Kanban, TPM, SMED, 5S, lead time, inventory control, JIT, cycle time, etc. * Experience Managing the Design, Implementation, and Training of Lean Initiatives.Experience Level:Intermediate LevelAbout Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing-- Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.SDL2017

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