Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Mechanical-Dynamics-; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A) seeks a Continuous Improvement Project Manager to partner with divisional leaders across MD&A to identify, facilitate, and implement value-adding improvement projects. You will drive quality, cost reduction, and productivity gains while aligning with strategic objectives.

The role requires engineering education, 5+ years in power generation CI/quality, and strong process knowledge. Travel may be up to 40% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of related quality/continuous improvement experience in power generation or related industries.
• Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices; project management and facilitation; ISO quality systems familiarity.
• Analytical and interpersonal skills; ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MD&A leadership to identify strategic improvement opportunities across divisions.
• Coordinate with leaders to align projects with business objectives and operational needs.
• Facilitate and drive focused improvement projects to completion.
• Establish metrics to monitor quality, cost, waste, productivity, and profitability improvements.
• Assist in auditing processes to identify deficiencies and opportunities.
• Ensure documentation and training support for implemented changes.
• Ensure changes comply with MD&A QMS and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Project facilitation

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

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

• MD&A offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401K plan with matching contribution.
• National major medical, vision, and dental benefits.

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