Operational Excellence Engineer - Quality & Systems

Kuka Systems GMBH Branch Office Paris; Broomfield (CO); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

401k matching

Résumé du poste

Kuka Systems GMBH Branch Office Paris in Colorado seeks an Industrial Engineering professional to lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and optimize production processes. You will drive low-waste solutions while sustaining product lines and improving operations.

You will assess root causes, implement SOPs, and collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, and Engineering to develop KPI dashboards, VSMs, and process models for measurable gains. Salary informs benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of directly applicable experience; non-degreed candidates may qualify with formal Lean/Six Sigma training and 2 years counted for one year of degreed experience.

Responsabilités

• Continuous Improvement and Lean Deployment: Lead business process optimization and Lean/Six Sigma improvement initiatives.
• Product Line and Process Sustaining: Sustain product lines and manufacturing operations by analyzing failures and implementing SOP improvements.
• Quality System Implementation and ISO Readiness: Assist in establishing baseline quality, safety, and information security management systems for ISO readiness.
• Cross-Functional Corrective Actions: Coordinate with Manufacturing, QA, Engineering and suppliers on corrective actions within budget.
• Metrics and Value Stream Mapping: Develop KPI dashboards, VSM, and process flow models to drive productivity gains.
• Quality and Subcontractor Alignment: Apply Lean, 5S, SPC, and standard work across internal and subcontracted manufacturing.
• Reporting and Statements of work: Prepare operational risk reports, charters, and statements of work to meet objectives.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline

Outils

Python

Minitab

Power BI

JMP

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Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement and Lean Deployment: Lead business process optimization and Lean/Six Sigma improvement initiatives to drive delivery of efficient, low-waste production solutions.
• Product Line and Process Sustaining: Sustains the company’s product lines and manufacturing operations by assessing process failures, executing root cause analysis, and implementing standard operating improvements.
• Quality System Implementation and ISO Readiness: Assists in establishing baseline quality, safety, and information security management systems to prepare the company for initial certifications to ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001. Participates in internal gap analyses, authors standard operating procedures (SOPs), and tracks audit readiness milestones.
• Cross-Functional Corrective Actions: Coordinates with internal teams (Manufacturing, QA, Engineering) and external suppliers on corrective actions, implementing scalable process solutions within budget.
• Metrics and Value Stream Mapping: Develops and maintains key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards, Value Stream Maps (VSM), and process flow models to drive measurable productivity gains.
• Quality and Subcontractor Alignment: Familiar with Lean, 5S, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and standard work implementations across internal assembly operations and subcontracted manufacturing parts.
• Reporting and Statements of work: Prepares operational risk reports, project charters, and internal/external statements of work (SOW) to achieve company performance and near objectives.
• Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline with 3-5 years of directly applicable experience.
• Non-degreed candidates considered if they have formal Lean/Six Sigma training with 2 years of experience counted for one year of degreed experience (typically 6-10 years for non-degreed).
• Familiarity with principles of a well-organized and controlled process improvement methodology (Lean, 5S, Kaizen).
• Prior development or working knowledge of data analysis/visualization tools (Python, Minitab, Power BI, or similar)

Desirable, but not Essential

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• 3+ years leading value stream mapping, Kaizen events, and root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Knowledge of statistical software packages: Minitab, JMP, or similar
• Exposure to ISO management system implementations or internal auditing (ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001)

Salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skillset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, disability, 401k matching (up to 8%).