Engineer I

Volt; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Term life

Short term disability

AD&D

401(k)

Sick time

Other types of paid leaves

EAP

Job summary

Volt is hiring an Engineer I in Carson, CA to apply Lean Manufacturing to improve process efficiency, quality, productivity and cost savings. The role includes leading Kaizen events, supporting operations and promoting lean culture across the site.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma training, and at least 2 years in manufacturing with strong data analysis and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma training.
• Minimum 2 years in manufacturing processes; 2 years in Continuous Improvement preferred.
• Experience in Aerospace or related industry desired.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, with internal/external customers.
• Ability to manage large data sets and multiple tasks.
• Ability to build strategic relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean Manufacturing activities to improve process efficiency, quality, productivity and savings.
• Lead Kaizen events and support operations.
• Develop process maps to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Support Lean Six Sigma methodologies and eliminate production wastes.
• Sustain QRQC program and evaluate metrics accuracy.
• Promote problem-solving methodologies and drive quality improvements.
• Assist with workstation design, standard work, line balancing and layout improvements.
• Deploy and sustain 5S methodologies and provide regular CI progress reports.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Data analysis

MS Office

Power BI

Tableau

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Thrive with Volt!

Volt is immediately hiring an Engineer I in Carson, CA.

Apply Lean Manufacturing activities to improve the companies operations regarding with process efficiency, quality, productivity and savings. This professional works actively on Kaizen events wave, give support in operations and promote lean culture in the company, also with the use of lean tools helps the organization to development or deploy 5S's program, participative innovation and Layout changes; Maintains a continuous learning environment with production and support functions.

• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture
• Supports the site's projects roadmap implementation aligned with Hoshin Plan
• Plans and leads basic Lean Sigma projects (Kaizen Events)
• Participates in the implementation of advance lean Methodologies (VSM, SMED, TPM & DMAIC)
• Develop process mapping to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement trough business
• Support development of Lean six sigma methodologies by eliminating production wastes
• Sustains the QRQC program. Evaluates business metrics accuracy
• Promote and uses problem-solving methodologies (Analytical, and negotiation skills), develop innovative solutions and pursue Quality Improvements
• Assists with workstation design, Standard Work, line balancing, and layout improvements
• Assists and pursue the deployment and sustainment of 5S's methodology
• Support timely internal follow up reports (CI progress or management meetings)
• Serves as instructor for basic courses that teaches personnel how to assess, identify and improve their own needs and opportunities
• Fosters the Lean Sigma culture within the organization
• Sustains, drives, and promotes the Employee Suggestion Program
• Keeps focus in Best Practices sharing and implementation
• Prepare presentations to review status of projects as appropriate
• Regular, predictable attendance is required
• Other duties could be assigned

This is a 6-month full-time contract opportunity.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma methodologies training
• Must have minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing processes
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Continuous Improvement, preferred
• Experience in Aerospace or a related industry is desired.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies- Basic
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing - Basic
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with internal and external customers
• Capable of managing large amounts of data and multiple tasks
• Ability to build strategic working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong ability to analyze various options to determine best solution for the organization
• Self-starter who can thrive in a dynamic team environment and produce results with minimal management guidance
• Strong proficiency in the use of common software packages including MS Office suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint and Visio
• Capable of managing large amounts of data and tasks
• Competency in performing data analysis through data business analytics services (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
• Problem solving skills - ability to analyze a problem and determine if driven by design, supplier or other factors in a timely fashion
• Capacity to operate in a pluri-disciplinary, inter-cultural and international environment
• Qualities in interpersonal relationship and in kindly challenging the organizations
• Must have excellent technical writing, oral communication, and presentation skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Capacity to do benchmarking

Pay Range: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour DOE

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

• health
• dental
• vision
• term life
• short term disability
• AD&D
• 401(k)
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email [e-mail] or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.