Continuous Improvement Engineer

Purem by Eberspächer; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Purem by Ebersp21er in Wixom, MI seeks a senior Continuous Improvement Lead to advance Lean, Six Sigma, and Scientific Management practices that boost KPIs and culture. This role directs site-wide improvement initiatives and trains teams to sustain gains.

Responsibilities include planning, tracking, and deploying improvement activities while ensuring compliance with HSE and quality standards, and working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of Operational Excellence experience in automotive manufacturing.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in welding and metal fabrication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of continuous improvement at the site assigned (40%).
• Lead training and improvement activities.
• Plan and track continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Supervising employees

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Objective of the Position:

This position leads the application of a variety of principles, systems, and tools toward the sustainable improvement of key performance metrics. Much of this is based on earlier continuous improvement methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Scientific Management. The focus of continuous improvement is toward a long-term change in organizational culture.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Lead the deployment of continuous improvement at the site assigned (40%)
• Lead training and improvement activities.
• Plan and track continuous improvement activities.

Secondary Accountabilities:

• Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
• Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirement Profile:

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience in Operational Excellence in automotive manufacturing. Ability to travel domestically by car or plane.
• Minimum three years’ experience supervising employees.
• Prior experience in welding and metal fabrication.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in SAP.