Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer

About the position

The Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts on the manufacturing floor for HellermannTyton. This role is responsible for analyzing current production processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. The engineer will work closely with various departments including plant leadership and hourly production personnel.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong data analysis techniques to improve overall plant efficiencies and solve complex problems.
• Understand processing capabilities and tolerances (plastics).
• Analyze work standards to improve labor utilization.
• Reorganize work flow to improve processes.
• Analyzes manufacturing process flows and floor layout for the enhancements of safety, quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Leads Root Cause Analysis for non-conformances and Corrective Actions.
• Identify and develop the improvement of equipment, processes, and methods.
• Improve the efficiency of overall manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree: in Engineering
• Professional Experience: 2+ Years of professional experience
• Project Management Skills
• Driver's License: Must have a valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate insurance
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Systems Proficiency: Proficient use of MES and ERP systems.
• Product Costing: Understanding of product costing.
• Engineering Principles: Apply engineering principles and concepts to the real world.
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Change Management Skills: Skills/experience.
• Perspective: Ability to see others points of view.

Nice-to-haves

• Green Belt Certification