Hybrid Process Improvement Engineer Jr. na Mettler Toledo

Role/Purpose:The Process Improvement Engineer Jr. assists with the evaluation and improvement of manufacturing methods, utilizing lean tools and concepts applied to product design, materials, parts, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Assist and leverage Lean Manufacturing culture on the shop floor in the design and execution of new manufacturing processes, methodologies and equipment layouts to improve overall equipment effectiveness.Assist with developing, maintaining, and training on manufacturing work instructions utilized across production, of all product models, production lines, and warehouse activitiesSupport manufacturing and operational cost savings initiatives and kaizens with collaboration of other departments such as manufacturing, engineering, continuous improvement, sales, and others as requiredProvide daily tactical support to Manufacturing and other operational functions related to the shop floor through continuous monitoring, interaction, and direct support requestAct as a liaison between Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and manufacturing, and support the resolution of any challenges that arise in the manufacturing processAssist in creating an efficient, effective, and dependable set of processes focusing on the elimination of waste in all areas of the company. Work with leadership teams to define the current and future state Value Streams to plan and prioritize continuous improvement activities.Collaborate with the continuous improvement manager and peers to provide mentoring / training to manufacturing teams on the use and practice of Lean methodology and tools (VSM, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, “Design for Lean”, MDI, etc…)Work with CI peers to optimize work center layout, space requirements, material flow and process to improve productivity and eliminate wasteWork with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient and repeatable production methodsAssist in driving change supporting cross functional decisions by communicating changes to employees and helping them learn, understand, adjust and grow with the business’s lean transformation.Assist to optimize bench strength in manufacturingSupport new material set up, by creating as well as, updating existing production related master data such as routings and work center setup/design