Continuous Improvement Engineer

Hexagon Group; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Agility, a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions, is driving the energy transformation in the transport sector. We are looking for an ambitious and driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our Salisbury, NC team and work closely with colleagues to advance lean manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities include leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, time studies, and implementing projects that reduce waste and improve throughput.

Qualifications

• Must have problem-solving skills and desire to create solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements with enterprise business areas to ensure repeatable, lean execution.
• Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives to streamline processes and sustain lean operations.
• Analyze problems using lean tools like Value Stream Mapping, standard work, Six Sigma, 5S.
• Lead multiple CI/IE projects with minimal oversight and manage budgets/timelines.
• Develop and implement project plans to achieve Future State and improved throughput.
• Lead Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping and other CI activities to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Conduct time studies, document work standards, optimize workflow, and drive throughput improvements.
• Develop metrics to track cost reductions and lean manufacturing performance.
• Provide training on lean techniques and support others’ development.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Statistical analysis

Training & moderation

Prioritization

Data analysis

Lean tools

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree (Engineering field) or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Continuous Improvement Engineer

SALISBURY, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2381

Salary Range

$70,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Continuous Improvement Engineer driving energy transformation

Salisbury, NC

Driving the energy transformation is critical to reducing climate change. To limit climate risks, it is necessary to reduce the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere.

Our Continuous Improvement teams play an important role in driving that transformation.

HexagonAgility,a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions, isdriving the energy transformationin the transport sector. Our technology enables hard to decarbonize segments – such as trucks and buses – to move from diesel to cleaner fuel alternatives.

We are looking for an ambitious and driven colleague that wants to work closely with our team.

Responsibilities

Work with enterprise business areas at the operational and corporate level to drive process improvements, compliance standards and strategies for consistent, repeatable, and flawless execution

Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives to help ensure the continuation of streamlined processes to create a sustainable,lean organization

Analyze ambiguous problemsutilizingdemonstratedproficiencyof lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, standard work, Six Sigma, 5S and other lean tools

Manage and lead multiple Continuous Improvement/Industrial Engineering projects with minimal oversight

Develop and implement project plans to achieve Future State

Leads Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and other Continuous Improvement activities ensuring projects are done according to budget and timelines

Conduct time studies, developand documentwork standards,andmaximizeline balancingtooptimizeworkflow anddrivethroughput andproductivityimprovements

Develop/implement metrics supporting lean manufacturing philosophy to track process improvements and cost reductions

Develop standards for process confirmation using sustainable problem solving

Support and executes training of others with focus on lean manufacturingtechniques

Willingness to travel up to 50%

Other duties asrequiredand assigned

Education Experience

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineeringor related engineering discipline

Master’s degree in related Engineering field or MBA preferred,but notrequired

Minimum of 2-5 years of progressive, manufacturing process design and continuous improvement experience

Experience in the automotive industry a plus

Skills and qualifications

Must have strong problem-solving skills and a desire to create solutions

Must be efficient and effective in time,qualityand cost management

Proven experience working on a cross-functional team with strong ability to influence/motivate others to achieve results

Must havedemonstratedand effective interpersonal,oraland written communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with internal and external customers

Prior experience working under tight deadlines with shifting priorities

Ability to define problems, collect data,establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions with ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables

Proficient in statistical analysis of processes and understands how and when to apply them based on the situation and specific needs

Moderation and training skills

Ability to prioritize tasks effectively with management direction

Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite,emailand web-based navigation

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 occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock or flammable mixtures.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Specific smell ability is required ; recognize the smell of various fuels.

Disclaimer

Hexagon Agility is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and ensures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.