Continuous Improvement Engineer bei Alexandria Industries

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines

Continuous Improvement

• Directly facilitate and participate in ongoing process improvements through the use of techniques
• Develop and maintain effective training tools and resources specific to continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain and improve a “best-in-class” continuous improvement strategy deployment
• Work with various department stakeholders to build a continuous improvement environment to support an ongoing program of change
• Utilize metrics to monitor improvements (time, money, ) as compared to original process
• Partner with team members at all locations to develop new support materials based on revised processes; to include training, reporting and system enhancements
• Monitor project risk where appropriate to foresee and identify potential problems and proactively identify solutions
• Complete post implementation reviews to ensure successful delivery has been achieved and to ensure that improvements can be made for future projects
• Document and share all best practices inter-locationally
• Assign and maintain CI Portal
• Provide stretch goals to locations as a trailing indicator of improvements
• Work on cross functional projects with other functional support I.E. Quality, Robotics, Automation, Tooling, Applications, Operations, etc.
• Ensure awarded improvements are sustained to be able to budget for the gains expected
• Indirectly supervise teams to work on and complete improvements (CI Contacts, production team leaders, etc.)
• Work with the A.I. quality team to identify opportunities for improvement

Engineering

• Participate in the development of innovative solutions to complex manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment by conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, and receiving input from employees as appropriate
• Participate in the improvement of manufacturing efficiencies by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Use statistical tools and methods to analyze and propose process changes and improvements
• Develop initial concept drawings of modifications to existing equipment

OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)

• Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education:
   • Associates or Bachelors degree in Engineering or related program required
   • Valid Lean Certification preferred
   • Six Sigma certification preferred
2. Experience:
   • 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
   • 3+ years of leadership experience preferred
3. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
   • Project management
   • Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
   • Efficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks
   • Ability to recognize safety concerns
   • Strong written and verbal communication skills
   • Strong coordination and judgment skills
   • Intermediate math skills
   • Ability to provide exceptional leadership and support to team members
   • Coach Approach or other professional coaching training
   • Ability to take part in continuous education and training
   • Familiarity with the ISO 9001 requirements
   • Ability to travel up to 10% to various Alexandria Industries locations as needed

Salary: $100,000-$112,000

BENEFITS

• A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
• Group Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
• Company Provided Work Uniforms
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE Reimbursement