Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation · 2 months ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Springfield, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSilfex, Inc., a division of Lam Research Corporation, is a leading provider of precision silicon components for the semiconductor industry. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will support waste elimination initiatives and enhance performance across various functional areas through Lean/Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Supports Lean/CI change management culture to all levels (office and shop floor) of the organization through value stream mapping activity, lean events and lean training
Supports data collection & data analysis activities to ensure performance objectives are achieved in the areas of waste reduction, profitability, quality, and safety
Supports, co-facilitates, or facilitates: Kaizen Events, CI Projects, Just-Do-It’s, and Wins of the Week
Documents roadblocks for escalation process
Executes training of Lean ‘Core Criteria’ to cross-functional employees – including, but not limited to: Value-Add/NVA, 8-wastes, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Problem-Solving, Leader Standard Work, and Constraint Management
Promotes Theory of Constraints and lean transformation topics and helps make decisions that support the needs of the business
Promotes the use of time observations sheets and standard work combination sheets
Investigates employee suggestions for feasibility activities toward implementation as needed
Influences upward, across, and down with or without direct lines of authority/ability to take charge
Completes tasks within defined procedures, seeking out new assignments
Is an effective change agent on matter that affects a department and organization
Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results, creating formal networks involving coordination amongst groups
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree
High energy and assertiveness to manage basic intermediate processes and projects, work under tight time constraints and effectively work in a matrixed environment
High level of confidence in influencing people with no direct authority relationship
Ability to inspire and influence without authority and to challenge the status quo
Strong verbal communication skills, communicating roadblocks in a timely manner
Strong written communication skills delivering lean event report-outs and training slides
Strong collaboration skills supporting peers, team leads and Managers
Preferred
Degree in Engineering or Business Management
Professional certification(s) in Lean / Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Experience in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment
Experience in semiconductor fabrication or other high-tech industry
Benefits
Comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment
Company
Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation
A Lam Research Company, providing precision silicon components powering global semiconductor innovation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2006-10-10Acquired
Leadership Team
Brandee Randall
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Caryl Marvin
Sr. HR Business Partner
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