Continuous Improvement Engineer

HARTING Technology Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Job summary

HARTING USA, a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to support the Process Management Organization, drive continuous improvement, and HARlis Systems. Responsibilities include leading process-management projects and workshops, and sharing best practices across the organization.

You will design, deploy, and improve HARlis Systems, implement the Operations Strategy Process including KPI management, and actively participate in best-practice sharing with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Lean management experience.
• Strong change management capabilities.
• Experience with moderating, training and coaching.
• Excellent communication and leadership for non-management.

Responsibilities

• Lead process management projects and workshops.
• Share best practices across teams and externally.
• Design, deploy, and improve HARlis Systems and methods.
• Support implementation of the Operations Strategy Process and KPI management.

Skills

Lean management

Operations strategy

Moderation

Training

Coaching

Change management

Communication skills

Leadership for non-management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer that can Support in implementing the Process Management Organization, drive Continuous Improvement, and the HARlis Systems. Responsibilities include leading process management related projects and workshops as well as sharing best practices

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Support in optimizing (end-to-end) processes considering legal, operational, and other framework conditions to reach a HARTING wide culture of continuous improvement
• Designing, deploying, using and developing all HARlis Systems and methods
• Implementing the HARTING Operations Strategy Process incl. (K)PI management and the HARlis Strategy Tools
• Measuring, monitoring, reporting and achieving targets of PcM (K)Pis
• Actively participating in best practice sharing
• Representing HARlis / Continuous Improvement internally as well as externally (conventions, associations, study trips, etc.)
• Supporting in implementation of projects in the field of process management
• Supporting (strategic) meetings and workshops

Skills And Experience To Thrive In This Role

• Bachelor's degree
• First professional experience desirable in the relevant field
• Lean management
• (Operations) Strategy
• Moderation, training and coaching
• Change management
• Communication skills
• Leadership for non-management

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

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HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive salary: $70,000 - $90,000 dlls per hour(commensurate with experience)
• This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!

Benefits: Be a key player (US), Competitive compensation (US), Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement (US), Give back (US), Have fun (US), Lead a Healthy Life (US), Onsite Café (US), Take time off (US)