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Heraeus · 5 months ago

Continuous Improvement Engineer II

El Dorado, AR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$105K/yr - $137K/yr

4+ years exp

Heraeus is a family-owned global technology group focused on improving lives through medical innovations. The Continuous Improvement Engineer II will develop and implement global operational excellence standards and lead continuous improvement activities across various operational areas, while mentoring teams and identifying improvement opportunities using lean principles and 6-sigma methodology.

Advanced MaterialsElectronicsHardwareManufacturingPrecious MetalsSustainability

Responsibilities

Demonstrating leadership in conveying operational excellence principles and developing global operational excellence standards

Implementing continuous improvement activities for various operational or business areas

Supporting the embedding of HPS Operational Excellence principles into product and process development activities and ongoing operations

Participating in the definition of HPS Global Operational Excellence standards as a member of the CI Team

Rolling out HPS Operational Excellence standards in coordination with operational leaders

Training, mentoring, and coaching engineering and operations teams on HPS Operational Excellence principles and methods

Identifying, evaluating, supporting prioritization, and implementing operational improvement opportunities using lean principles and/or 6-sigma methodology

Conducting cost/benefit analysis for changes to processes and/or equipment

Supporting the optimization of process flows, line layouts, staffing, and workstation design to improve product scalability

Leading value stream mapping exercises to identify waste and areas for improvement

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lean principlesSix SigmaOperational ExcellenceProject management toolsStatistical analysisMedical device regulationsChange managementCoachingLeadershipInterpersonal effectivenessStrategic thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Minimum 4 years of experience in medical service or component manufacturing

Knowledge of medical device regulations, statistical analysis, design and manufacturing

Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment and computer programming

Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English with the ability to interface and influence at all organization levels

Must be able to create legible, accurate, and detailed documents that clearly communicate product and manufacturing expectations

Proficient in the use of project management tools, data analytic, statistical tools, and application of continuous improvement methodologies such Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent

Ability to train, lead, mentor, coach and inspire teams to significantly impact the business

Demonstrated proficiency in strategic thinking, change management, facilitation, and interpersonal effectiveness

Proven leadership skills and business acumen; performance driven

Works with positive attitude and acts within the principle of Heraeus Core Values and Code of Conduct as applicable for position