Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis, LLC; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis, LLC is seeking a Continuous Improvement Project Manager to drive value across divisions by optimizing quality, productivity, and profitability. You will partner with business leaders to identify and implement improvement initiatives, measure impact, and ensure compliance with QMS and regulatory standards.

The role requires a engineering degree, 5+ years in power generation CI/quality, and strong skills in lean, project management, RCA, and facilitation.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related field experience in quality/continuous improvement in Power Generation or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Kaizen principles; proficiency in project management and facilitation.
• Familiarity with Quality Systems - ISO requirements; RCA and CAPA; proficient with office software to create forms/documents.

Responsibilities

• Work with Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement to identify strategic improvement opportunities across MD&A Divisions.
• Coordinate with business leaders to assess, prioritize, and align improvement projects with business objectives and operational needs.
• Facilitate, execute, and complete focused improvement projects with division staff.
• Establish metrics to monitor effectiveness of improvements in quality, cost, waste reduction, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Assist in auditing operations to identify process deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure process changes and improvements are thoroughly documented for training and maintenance and comply with QMS and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean Principles

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Facilitation

Root Cause Analysis

ISO Knowledge

Microsoft Office / PC Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A) is a world class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs for steam, gas, and industrial turbines and generators. We lead the industry by offering high-quality, on-schedule, and cost-effective services, parts, and repairs which result in repeat business and positive customer feedback - we are known for our knowledge and experience.

MD&A is look for a Continuous Improvement Project Manager who will work with business leaders and their teams throughout all MD&A Divisions to identify, facilitate, manage, and implement improvement projects that provide value by improving quality or reducing waste, and improving productivity, capacity, and profitability to meet current and future business objectives.

• Works with the Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement to assess and identify strategic improvement opportunities within MD&A Divisions.
• Coordinates with business leaders to assess, prioritize, and align improvement opportunities and projects with their respective business objectives and operational needs.
• Works with Division employees to effectively facilitate, execute, and complete focused improvement projects.
• Establishes metrics to monitor the effective implementation of improvements meant to result in improved quality, cost or waste reduction, productivity improvement, customer satisfaction, and improved profitability.
• Assists in auditing operations to identify process deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Assures process changes and improvements are adequately documented or recorded for effective training and maintenance.
• Assures process changes and improvements comply with the MD&A QMS and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.

Experience

Minimum 5 yrs of related field experience quality/continuous improvement in Power Generation Industry or related industry.

Knowledge

Process knowledge in Power Industry; detailed knowledge & proficiency in Lean and Continuous Improvement/Kaizen principles; Project Management and facilitation; Quality Systems - ISO requirements familiarity; Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Action; proficiency in current PC technology & effective use of software to create forms/documents.

Analytical & Interpersonal Skills

Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision - self-starter; Ability to effectively perform & contribute in a team environment; Ability to effectively work with & accomplish multiple priorities; Effective organizational and communication skills; Customer focused; Ability to identify, analyze, & solve improvement opportunities with practical solutions; Provide technical guidance on improvement opportunities.

Physical Demands

Exposure to industrial and office environments; Ability to travel to MD&A facilities and field locations when required; travel may be up to 40%.

MD&A has been a provider of turbine generator maintenance and inspections services for over 40 years, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Power Ltd. MD&A offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401K plan with matching contribution and National major medical, vision, and dental benefits. More information about MD&A can be found at www.mdaturbines.com