Continuous Improvement Engineer

at  DEUTZ

JOB SUMMARY

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be the key leader in implementing and overseeing Lean Manufacturing practices to optimize operational efficiency and ensure product quality. Your strategic focus and analytical skills will be critical in identifying improvement opportunities and executing projects that drive productivity and profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DESCRIPTION

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field
Demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of Lean Manufacturing methodologies in assembly environments.
In-depth knowledge of Lean tools, such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and value stream mapping.
Experience managing continuous improvement projects

FREQUENCY

Concentration
Daily
Sitting
Daily
Communication
Daily
Vision
Daily
Verbal
Daily
Standing
Daily
Hearing/Listening
Daily
Lifting
Daily
Bending
Daily
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Implementation of Lean Principles: lead the application of Lean Manufacturing principles in the plant, identifying areas of opportunity and developing action plans to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Process Analysis and Improvement: Continually evaluate engine assembly processes, using tools such as value stream mapping and root cause analysis, to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Staff Capability Development: Collaborate with production teams to implement changes and provide training in Lean methodologies, ensuring effective adoption of new practices. Workshop Leadership.
• Continuous Improvement Project Management: Lead continuous improvement projects from conception to implementation, working closely with various processes to ensure successful execution and sustainability of improvements.
• Establishing Performance Indicators: Define and monitor key KPIs to evaluate process performance, ensuring alignment with the plant’s strategic objectives.
• Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Actively promote an organizational culture that values continuous improvement, innovation and collaborative problem solving.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Individual Contributor
Travel Demands: Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 10% depending on business needs.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work within a manufacturing environment with office spaces