Continuous Improvement Engineer

I.M.P. Group International Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid personal days

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Long Service Awards

Job summary

I.M.P. Group International Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Halifax, Canada, to enhance business processes across various domains like maintenance, manufacturing, and project management. The role requires a professional industrial engineer who is skilled in lean and six sigma techniques.

The successful candidate will lead improvement initiatives, manage projects, and effectively communicate results while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Benefits include comprehensive packages effective from day one and personal days off.

Qualifications

• Professional Industrial Engineer with experience in process improvement techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven change implementation track record.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve maintenance and manufacturing processes.
• Lead change process and project management activities.
• Develop documentation and provide training for implemented changes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Change management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional Industrial Engineer or similar

Tools

Project Management

Kaizen facilitation

Job description

Position Overview:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement across aircraft and component maintenance/modification/repair/overhaul, aircraft part manufacture, engineering, supply chain, and project portfolio management activities. Develop and implement improvement initiatives using continuous improvement tools & techniques, working closely with diverse stakeholder groups, often including IT. Measure improvements, set them up to be sustained, communicate results, celebrate successes, and share lessons learned. Promote and develop continuous improvement knowledge and thinking throughout the organization.

• Review existing processes, facilities, systems, etc. for potential productivity improvements.
• Use standard lean, six sigma, and industrial engineering tools/techniques to analyze existing processes and suggest improvements.
• Perform analysis to identify opportunities, cost-vs-benefit, and make the case for change.
• Assemble and lead teams through the change process.
• Coordinate all activities on implementing approved changes.
• Provide Project Management on larger projects, including scheduling, project planning, and risk management.
• Prepare documentation including procedures, work instructions, and training materials to support any changes from process improvements.
• Perform training to educate employees, customers, and others affected by changes.
• Develop measurements to quantify success of implemented improvements.
• Prepare reports or presentations to document and communicate the results of improvement activities.
• Develop management reporting, KPIs, and other tools to support the sustainment of improvements.

What You Will Bring:

• Professional Industrial Engineer or similar with applicable work experience.
• Training and experience in process improvement techniques such as lean manufacturing, six sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Strong change management, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven track record implementing change.
• Ability to successfully work and communicate with all levels of employees and management.
• Project Management training/experience is preferred.
• Experience facilitating/leading Kaizen events (or other improvement events with diverse groups) is preferred.
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, union, ERP, and project portfolio management environments is preferred.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies.
• Continually focus on individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work. Fully comply with Federal Health and Safety Legislation. Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean & 6S activities.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian Government Security Clearances.

What We Will Do For You:

• All IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.