Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• Six Sigma Black Belt certified through an accredited institution or internal program as part of a large organization
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for dealing with all levels of staff, customers, suppliers, and operations
• Experience applying analytics to drive results and increase value (preferably in Quality)
• Superior communication skills, both in written and verbal presentation
• Solid project management skills with a results orientation
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Availability to travel as needed to manufacturing plants and distribution facilities

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high value projects that deliver measurable and sustainable business results, leveraging a Six Sigma process improvement methodology
• Serve as a technical leader in the deployment of the Six Sigma process improvement methodology through the application of process improvement tools and training, coaching, and mentoring of associates
• Drive ideation, prioritization, and implementation of process improvement opportunities to improve efficiencies and maintain the highest quality products and services, partnering with key stakeholders to scope and ensure alignment with strategic priorities
• Analyze new and existing data sources in conjunction with a working knowledge of various materials, manufacturing techniques, and engineering practices to identify and drive significant cost improvements at manufacturing plants and distribution centers
• Manage projects and lead teams comprised of cross-functional associates (such as Product Managers, Engineering, Sales, Operations) to develop recommendations to improve quality outcomes and business value, and drive implementation of corrective actions
• Serve as an operational expert in statistical analysis and provides analytical support to the overall Enterprise
• Mentors and supports FBIN Quality Managers/Quality Engineers at facilities
• Develops, documents, and provides training for continuous quality improvements, as required
• Demonstrates continual improvement efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly with facility teams and leadership
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree preferred