Continuous Improvement Engineer

Kelvion; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion is seeking an experienced professional to lead various continuous improvement projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious completion. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years' experience, preferably in a serial manufacturing environment.

You will need strong computer skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and effective communication skills. The position requires a candidate capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and working under potentially hazardous conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related role.
• Prior experience in a serial manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures completion of projects on time and within budget.
• Conducts training and assessments as directed.
• Recommends new policies or procedures for improvement.

Skills

Computer Skills

Ability to read and interpret complex documents

Problem-solving skills

Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Excel

Word Processing software

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assures that all practices are utilized to drive results and that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Ensures that standard operating procedures exist to meet both the short- and long-term needs of the business and shares best practices with affected work groups.
• Leads waste audit processes, including but not limited to kaizens & 5S.
• Compiles and prioritizes observation reports for departmental managers.
• Helps to drive departmental decisions to become more proactive in process control and reaction and in identifying and communicating quality or process issues.
• Conducts training and assessments as directed.
• Provides support to production departments utilizing various continuous improvement tools.
• Performs regular assessments to ensure the correct application of methods, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Recommends new policies or procedures as necessary to ensure improved products or services.
• Contributes to identification of new metrics for judging efficiency and productivity.
• Aids in the development of materials, tools, and presentations in support of continuous improvement issues.
• Works with safety department to improve the overall safety record of the plant, ensures all departments have identified continuous improvement projects, and ensures projects are progressing within projected timelines.
• Document current and ideal practices and use post-completion audits to assure compliance of improvements.
• Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on–site.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, ability to deal respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the business.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills

Personal computer skills including electronic mail, cloud data storage and sharing, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, interpret & generate CAD drawings, layouts, graphics, etc.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related role.
• Prior experience in a serial manufacturing environment preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; taste, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; ultraviolet radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is subject to extreme weather conditions of temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and/or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for periods of more than one hour. The employee should also consider the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind, precipitation, and humidity.