Continuous Improvement Engineer

Akkodis; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Carson, CA to drive Lean initiatives and process optimization in a onsite manufacturing environment.

You will lead Kaizen events, deploy Six Sigma methods, map processes, and support the 5S and QRQC programs while collaborating across functions to improve quality, productivity, and safety. Strong data analysis skills with Power BI or Tableau are preferred, and you will mentor staff to sustain improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma methodologies training.
• Minimum of 2 years in manufacturing processes.
• Experience in Aerospace or a related industry is desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead Kaizen events and Lean Sigma projects.
• Develop process mappings and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support 5S deployment and QRQC programs.
• Collaborate across functions to improve quality, productivity, and safety.
• Present progress and results to leadership; sustain improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Self-starter

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Lean Manufacturing & Six-Sigma training

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Akkodis is seeking Continuous Improvement Engineer role in 06+ months in Carson, CA (Onsite)

Pay Range: $32-$37/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Shift is 7am - 3:30pm

This position is a Continuous Improvement professional role, who applies Lean Manufacturing activities to improve our operations regarding with process efficiency, quality, productivity and savings.

This professional works actively on Kaizen events/One Safran wave give support in operations and promote lean culture in the company, also with the use of lean tools helps the organization to development or deploy 5S's program, participative innovation and Layout changes; Maintains a continuous learning environment with production and support functions.

• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture;
• Supports the site's projects roadmap implementation aligned with Hoshin Plan
• Plans and leads basic Lean Sigma projects (Kaizen Events/ One Safran)
• Participates in the implementation of advance lean Methodologies (VSM, SMED, TPM & DMAIC)
• Develop process mapping to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement trough business
• Support development of Lean six sigma methodologies by eliminating production wastes
• Sustains the QRQC program. Evaluates business metrics accuracy
• Promote and uses problem-solving methodologies (Analytical, and negotiation skills), develop innovative solutions and pursue Quality Improvements
• Assists with workstation design, Standard Work, line balancing, and layout improvements;
• Assists and pursue the deployment and sustainment of 5S's methodology;
• Support timely internal follow up reports (CI progress or management meetings)
• Serves as instructor for basic courses that teaches personnel how to assess, identify and improve their own needs and opportunities;
• Fosters the Lean Sigma culture within the organization;
• Sustains, drives, and promotes the Employee Suggestion Program;
• Keeps focus in Best Practices sharing and implementation;
• Prepare presentations to review status of projects as appropriate
• Regular, predictable attendance is required;
• Other duties could be assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma methodologies training.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing processes, a must.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Continuous Improvement, preferred.
• Experience in Aerospace or a related industry is desired.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies- Basic
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing - Basic
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with internal and external customers.
• Capable of managing large amounts of data and multiple tasks.
• Ability to build strategic working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong ability to analyze various options to determine best solution for the organization.
• Self-starter who can thrive in a dynamic team environment and produce results with minimal management guidance.

Computer Skills:

• Strong proficiency in the use of common software packages including MS Office suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Capable of managing large amounts of data and tasks.
• Competency in performing data analysis through data business analytics services (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).

Other Skills:

• Problem solving skills - ability to analyze a problem and determine if driven by design, supplier or other factors in a timely fashion
• Capacity to operate in a pluri-disciplinary, inter-cultural and international environment
• Qualities in interpersonal relationship and in kindly challenging the organizations
• Must have excellent technical writing, oral communication, and presentation skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Capacity to do benchmarking

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers