Overview

The Enterprise Excellence Sr Engineer will be responsible for Process Improvement and Optimization through Continues Improvement. This individual will manage Continues Improvement projects while developing and sustaining an infrastructure for Lean Manufacturing.

This engineer will be able to help on the development of the organizational strategy of EE implementation across all the sites.

Responsibilities

• Able to lead LEAN transition activities within Value Streams and across facilities including analysis, implementation of visual factory, training of teams, establishment of improvement idea processes, 5S implementations and management system implementations.
• Maintains high level of knowledge of plant logistics systems and activities; to include production scheduling, inventory control, procurement, and shipping.
• Perform TAKT time, statistical methods, and relevant mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
• Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.
• Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
• Lead the implementation and execution of the Resonetics Enterprise Excellence playbook implementation for the Local Site for all levels of the organization. This includes:
  • Setting expectations and coaching the use of the SQDCT Boards through the Tier Meetings and SQDCT Weekly Meetings
  • Leading reviews and coaching of 8 Step Problem Solving and the White/Yellow/Green Belt Training
• Be a key stakeholder in the definition of site Value Streams and organizational support design around those Value Streams.
• Lead the definition of metrics and data sources for those metrics for use on the SQDCT boards. Ensure the site SQDCT boards are using data that is essential to continuous improvement
• Work with the Site DOO to define key areas of improvement possible and/or where it is needed. Lead the Kaizen events for these site priorities.
• The expectation for Cost Savings is to save a minimum of 3X annual salary in labor, scrap and overhead.
• Work with site DOO and stakeholders to identify and actively participate in key Solve-It risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the company; generate and present enterprise excellent proposals for stakeholder review.
• Be the site EE Champion and lead the EE Site steering Committee and actively contribute to the Enterprise Management System and attend the global EE Steering Committee.
• Be one of the site SME’s (Subject Matter Experts) for mining, analyzing, and summarizing key operational metrics representing Enterprise Excellence KPIs.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate business procedures; implement policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
• Lead coordination and integration of Enterprise Excellence efforts among different Resonetics sites including participating in Kaizens at these sites.
• Be the site certified Lean Master Black Belt leading the Resonetics EE certification program

Qualifications

• Lean Black Belt
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership of individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive training of LEAN manufacturing culture, tools, techniques, and organizational roles necessary for a thriving Enterprise Excellence culture.
• Understanding of project management techniques.
• 5 years of experience in a FDA, ISO, or other regulated environment.
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in an engineering/science or other fields.
• 10 years of experience in Manufacturing environments and at least 3 years managing EE tools and systems.
• General understanding of statistical analysis.
• Experienced with process Improvement/Optimization utilizing Lean skillset.
• Hands on
• Will adjust working hours and/or work extra hours to meet projects deadlines.
• Ability to present and convey complex ideas to internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership by influence.
• Planning and project organization - ability to plan over a 3 - 6 month time span involving multiple inputs from external and internal customers.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.