Supplier Manufacturing Excellence Engineering Lead - Lean Manufacturing

Westinghouse Electric; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Manufacturing Excellence Engineering Lead to optimize supplier manufacturing processes through lean principles. This remote role involves analyzing and improving processes, providing training on lean techniques, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly within the nuclear energy sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to the mission of delivering clean energy solutions while enjoying comprehensive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering with Lean principles.
• Professional certifications in Lean Six-Sigma or related fields are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead training programs for lean manufacturing techniques like 5S and Kaizen.
• Work with suppliers to implement process capability analysis and qualification.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Statistical Methods

Process Capability Analysis

Project Management

Mentoring and Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Lean Six-Sigma

Cpk

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

The Supplier Manufacturing Excellence Engineering Lead - Lean Manufacturing is responsible for leading Supply Chain Engineering activities for optimizing our supplier manufacturing processes by implementing lean principles. The role involves analyzing current processes, designing efficient systems, development and/or improvement within the supply base, and supplier issue resolution. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various departments, use statistical methods for performance analysis, and provide training on lean techniques. This is a US Only Remote role.

Your Day to Day:

• Develop and deliver training programs for lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Work with Product Engineering to ensure the integrity and clarity of engineering drawing requirements and that all expectations are communicated effectively to support suppliers.
• Work directly with suppliers to implement and perform process capability analysis (Cpk) and qualification.
• Lead technical assessments of suppliers for manufacturing capability, capacity, process controls, compliance with applicable regulations, codes & standards, and associated risks.
• Lead supplier development and qualification activities for new products (e.g., identification of project risks and mitigating actions, managing project schedules, approval of supplier process documents, process capability analyses, measurement system analyses, etc.).
• Lead cost reduction activities within the supply base.
• Lead complex issue recovery efforts.
• Maintain industry leading knowledge through training, research, process councils, etc.
• Mentor and train members of the Supplier Performance Engineering teams.
• Lead high-impact product and process-focused projects on complex products and manufacturing and internal processes, utilizing industry-proven lean and six-sigma methodologies.
• Design and implement internal systems that improve productivity and reduce defects.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher in Engineering
• 5+ years Manufacturing Engineering experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles, 10-15 years typical
• Knowledge of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in the nuclear or related energy industry (desired).
• Professional Certifications: Lean Six-Sigma, Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), Certified Weld Inspector (CWI), ASNT Level III, or equivalent experience and a development plan to pursue.

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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