Continuous Improvement Engineer

Rogers Foam Tijuana; Baja California; Presencial; MXN 30,000 - 60,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. In this pivotal role, you will lead projects aimed at enhancing production efficiency and reducing waste, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. Your expertise will be essential in identifying opportunities, implementing strategic initiatives, and mentoring staff to embrace innovative practices. If you are passionate about operational excellence and have a track record of successful project management, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in continuous improvement roles.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.

Responsabilidades

• Lead continuous improvement projects and identify areas of opportunity.
• Develop training programs for staff on continuous improvement methodologies.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Statistical Analysis

Project Management

Educación

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

CAD

MRP Systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Responsible for leading and coordinating the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives in production areas, operational and general areas of the company, contributing individually to the implementation of strategic projects, identifying business opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs, and productivity. The primary focus is on the application of Lean Manufacturing tools and methods, such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Gemba, Six Sigma, etc., to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and foster a culture of operational excellence.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the planning of continuous improvement projects, identify areas of opportunity, generate initiatives for continuous improvement, conduct feasibility studies, oversee technical development, documentation, project management, and implementation.
2. Lead the implementation of projects across different areas of the company, utilizing continuous improvement tools to optimize manufacturing processes by analyzing and defining methods to propose effective actions that enhance operational and overall company performance.
3. Evaluate, monitor, analyze, implement, and improve production indicators (KPIs, OEE, productivity, scrap). Document and implement actions to improve the production process and management system.
4. Develop programs and training instructions for employees, propose visual aids, create forms and records to analyze data, and implement improvement actions to validate new materials, machinery, and existing processes for continuous improvement.
5. Develop and implement staff training and development programs in continuous improvement methodologies, mentoring and developing individuals, areas, and departments in the implementation of process and system improvements.

Preferences

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in medical devices (preferred).
• At least 3 years of proven experience in a similar position.
• Advanced knowledge of continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, statistical analysis, project management, and process validations.
• Knowledge of ISO-13485, FDA guidelines, and cGMP policies.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills for internal, external, and customer interactions.
• Proficiency in general PC skills, CAD, and MRP systems.