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Axion Recruitment · 1 day ago

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Monroe, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Axion Recruitment is working with a leading Automotive Components Manufacturer who is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their team. This role involves serving as a subject matter expert in Continuous Improvement, participating in kaizen events, and driving efficiency and safety improvements across the plants.

Staffing & Recruiting

No H1B

Hiring Manager

James Walden

Responsibilities

Serve as the Continuous Improvement subject matter expert

Schedule and participate in kaizen events including activities in cycle time analysis, brainstorming, problem-solving, standard work, set up reduction, 5S, cell layout, visual management, and error-proofing activities in the plants

Coach, train, mentor plant CI team members around TPS/CI principles

Support best practice implementation/standardization at all plants through consistent communication and visits to other company facilities

Assist production operations to drive improvement in manufacturing efficiencies for all plants using process improvement tactics, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen

Update/maintain all CI procedures and standards within the Docushare database

Assist with product launch activities at the plants to ensure processes are developed to meet all cost sheet KPI’s (labor content, cycle time/PPH, and scrap levels)

Maintain system to supply product launch trial production data for launch report card system maintenance

Provide clear work instructions, training, and design systems to promote sustainability of improvements

Support Agile tasks related to product launch inputs such as environmental/safety analysis, process layout, trial reports, and PFMEA’s

Supply feedback to DG Project and Tooling Engineering Managers to ensure equipment and tooling standards are updated based on best practices that have been implemented at the plants

Promote and drive efficiency and safety at the plants

Qualification

TPS/CI principlesLean ManufacturingSix SigmaAutoCADTechnical aptitudeCoachingMathematical conceptsMicrosoft OfficeMentoringProblem-solvingPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) or equivalent from an accredited college or university; and five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Excellent TPS/CI skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and train other Team Members

High level of technical aptitude – strong understanding of systems, equipment, and processes

Hands-on experience and ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment

Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet, AutoCAD & Design software

Team Member must have knowledge and understanding of the following: TPS/CI principles, Lean Manufacturing

Proficient in AutoCAD