Continuous Improvement Engineer

TriMas Corporation; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance operational efficiency. The role involves implementing key methodologies like Six Sigma and Lean, leading training initiatives, and developing improvement plans based on performance data. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement TPM, VSM, SPS, and promote process tools.
• Lead and train employees on continuous improvement methodologies.
• Develop improvement plans based on data analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

VSM

DMAIC

Kanban

OEE

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Company: RSA Engineered Products, LLC

Primary Location: 1451 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 USA

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled


Main Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Implement TPM, VSM, SPS and promote utilization of key process tools throughout the two facilities to identify and eliminate unfavorable gaps in performance tied to business KPI's.
Develop and deploy DMS using structured problem solving A4 Methodology.
Ability to lead, engage and train employees on TOS and continuous improvement methodologies including but not limited to 6 Sigma, 5S. Lean, OEE and others.Partner with HR leadership on broader training plans and processes.
Responsible for discrete categories of OEE opportunity including tracking downtime results, improving data integrity and developing improvement plans based on the data.
Measure system support to ensure the operations is highlighting the right issues, and assigning employees to continually address the root causes of the biggest issues impacting performance.
Establish and manage systems for "right first time" performance philosophy.
Provide leadership and develop direct report with a clear sense of direction and focus.
Supports safety as a top priority in training, job design and regulatory compliance.

Competencies
Strategic Leadership
Communication Proficiency
Decision Making
Problem Solving/Analysis
Financial Management
Business Acumen

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 the job.
The employee
is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or
crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability
to adjust focus.

Travel

Travel is
primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and
overnight travel may be expected.

The salary range for this position is between 125K-135K.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical
Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Minimum of 6 years of experience in a
manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace, with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma. Including VSM, 6-S, A-3, LSS/DMAIC, SPC,
Kanban, Flow, OEE.