Sr. Operational Excellence Engineer

Vicor Corporation; Andover, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vicor Corporation in Andover, MA is seeking a Sr. Operational Excellence Engineer to analyze, design, and implement manufacturing and business processes that boost efficiency and reduce waste.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive Lean initiatives, model capacity, and report on key metrics while advancing continuous improvement across Operations, Production, Quality, and Maintenance. Strong data skills in Excel and SAP preferred; the role requires a systemic problem solver who champions

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years leading and supporting continuous improvement projects in manufacturing or related environments; 3+ years in a traditional manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience with various manufacturing methodologies and practices.
• Experience with capacity modeling.
• Expert in data manipulation within Excel; SAP experience preferred.
• Data analysis/manipulation and project management experience.
• Experience leading Lean methodologies and Kaizen events.
• Systemic problem solver with root cause analysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Works with cross-functional team on capacity vs. mix changes.
• Provides reporting analytics on continuous improvement initiatives and metrics.
• Monitors and reports on cycle-time, DL efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Drives continuous improvement to reduce cycle time, inventory, overtime and waste.
• Supports tools, methods and processes for significant process improvements.
• Guides cross-functional teams in development and execution of improvement activities.
• Prioritizes opportunities based on strategic planning objectives.

Skills

Data analysis

Capacity modeling

Lean methodologies

Project management

Kaizen events

Education

BS in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

The Sr. Operational Excellence Engineer supports Manufacturing Leadership by analyzing, designing, and implementing manufacturing and business processes that improve overall efficiency.

Job Description

• Works with the cross-functional team on the overall capacity versus mix change
• Provides appropriate reporting analytics on continuous improvement initiatives and metrics
• Monitors and reports on key metrics such as cycle-time, DL Efficiency and On-Time-Delivery
• Partners with all areas to drive Operational Excellence methodology and analytics to ensure sustainable manufacturing and business process improvements are met
• Captures real-time measurement data for capital and cost saving initiatives
• Drives measurable improvements by identifying opportunities to remove waste
• Functions as a resource for continuous improvement methodologies across all areas
• Guides and challenges cross-functional teams in development and execution of continuous improvement activities to reduce cycle time, inventory, overtime, head count and waste while improving process performance, quality, cost, and standardizing the process
• Assists with the development of tools, methods and processes that will result in significant process improvement for Operations, Production, Quality, Maintenance Reliability and Management
• Supports manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives that drive operations performance improvements
• Works with leaders in annual business plan strategic development planning process and prioritize improvement opportunities based on tactical planning objectives

Education / Qualifications

• BS Degree in Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in leading and supporting continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing, supply chain, or production environment. Minimum of 3+ years in a tradional manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience with various manufacturing methodologies and practices
• Experience with capacity modeling
• Expert in the use of data manipulation within Excel. SAP experience strongly preferred
• Data analysis/manipulation and Project Management experience
• Experience leading and educating on Lean methodologies and Kaizen events
• Systemic problem solver, with experience implementing solutions with root cause analysis

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Vicor is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

Compensation Data

Salary Range:

$105,000 - $125,000

Please note: This range is based on our current market driven pay structures. Individual salaries are determined based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to, a candidates overall qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience as well as company internal equity.