Process Improvement Engineer – Aat

Process Improvement Engineer – Aat

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in Process Engineering and/or Continuous Improvement.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering field, 10 years of Process Engineering experience can substitute for BS requirement.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows programs required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational / planning, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills are required.
• Good organization skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and be self-motivated.
• Process oriented, customer service driven, problem solver, self-starter, team player who is energized in a changing, fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical/operational leadership of assigned project(s)/mission within the guidelines set by the Operations Manager.
• Oversees the creation and preservation of an environment within the company that fosters the highest level of commitment to continuous improvement in product quality and problem prevention.
• Responsible for identifying critical process innovations and improvements.
• Identify and react to all value adding improvements with thorough investigation and support data if available.
• Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
• Ensure resolution of engineering, material and planning issues.
• Ensure implementation of improved engineering processes.
• Interacts with other business departments such as Operations, Production, and Engineering.
• Oversees technical guidance to ensure advanced statistical tools are effectively utilized for continuous product and process improvement.
• Facilitates Lean initiatives on a day-to-day basis; plans, organizes and prepares Kaizen events.
• This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other tasks as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older at time of application.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen.
• Willing to submit to a background check.