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NTN Bearing Corporation · 7 hours ago

Continous Improvement Engineer

Macomb, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$63K/yr - $72K/yr

2+ years exp

NTN Bearing Corporation is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead improvement projects throughout their facility. The role focuses on identifying and eliminating waste to reduce costs, and involves creating value stream maps, leading standard work teams, and driving culture change through Lean and Six Sigma principles.

AutomotiveIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSales

Responsibilities

Create value stream maps for plant processes; use information from these maps to drive continuous improvement activities

Lead standard work teams and assist in standard work development

Lead culture change through Kaizen activities and by training other employees on basic Lean and Six Sigma principles and concepts

Project Management - create detailed project plans in order to manage multiple projects, achieve business plan results, and meet project deadlines

Improve Plant 5S, 3D and Visualization - must possess a very strong working knowledge of these concepts

Lead setup reduction projects - must possess a very strong working knowledge of SMED principles and techniques

Possesses strong people skills and excellent communication skills

Possesses ability to overcome objections in a positive/favorable manner

Supports the Plant quality systems goals/improvements & productivity goals/improvement within the scope of the job

Supports the Plant safety programs/goals within the scope of the job

Regular and predictable attendance

Compliance to applicable Company, Corporate, State, & Federal regulations

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaProject ManagementToyota Production SystemValue Stream MappingSMED Principles5S MethodologyMathematical ConceptsBasic Computer SkillsTraining SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's of Science degree in an appropriate discipline

Solid background in Lean Manufacturing with 2-5 years direct continuous improvement or related experience

Experience in Toyota Production System is a requirement

Possess basic computer skills pertinent to the positions (i.e. Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Visio - EVSM)

Previous experience facilitating via Six Sigma required

Project management skills required

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations

Ability to write report, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical interference

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in oral, written, and diagram form and to deal with abstract and concrete variables

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Preferred

Preference given to individuals with education in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Quality, and/or Manufacturing Engineering

Company

NTN Bearing Corporation

With quality brand names such as NTN, Bower, BCA and SNR, we manufacture and supply the most comprehensive range of bearings, constant velocity joints, and other precision industrial and automotive equipment to meet a variety of applications, across a variety of industries within the United States.

Founded in 1918

Mount Prospect, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees