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When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to solving technology challenges for a sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fueled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer position will act as an internal consultant focused on improving manufacturing processes and efficiencies. This position will play a key role in the identification, improvement, and on-going sustainability of best in class manufacturing practices and technologies.

Essential Functions

• Possess a passion for problem solving, finding unique solutions to problems while driving change in the plant. Be an effective communicator who is comfortable working with all levels within the organization.
• Assist in the successful deployment of Training Within Industry (TWI) by using cross-functional teams.
• Implement a framework and technology for standardized digital work instructions.
• Responsible for the acquisition, integration, and ongoing support needs of production automation equipment.
• Be a leader of change: identify, develop and implement Continuous Improvements, and develop systems to ensure the improvements are sustained.
• Participate in the design of innovative approaches and solutions utilizing broad knowledge, best practices and benchmarking.
• Drive the optimization of manufacturing processes according to standardized framework and procedures.
• Train and lead cross-functional continuous improvement teams; focusing on measurable quality, service, and cost improvements. Motivate employees in the understanding and adoption of new principles and techniques.
• Effectively apply the necessary tools such as Cl/LEAN, Value Stream Mapping, 6Sigma, Kaizen, Root Cause, 5 WHY, 5S, Gap analysis, etc., to deliver improvement results.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Management, Systems, or similar field required.
• Two to three years of relevant work experience required.
• Strong LEAN manufacturing and TWI experience, to include implementing Lean and/or Six-Sigma methodologies, with a proven track record of results.
• Must have a solid understanding of manufacturing and supply chain process, and knowledge of Key Performance Indicators that drive manufacturing results.
• Experience working within an ISO or AS9100 quality management system is a plus.
• Possess analytical ability to break down complex problems into manageable pieces using creative thinking, data collection and analysis, as well as initiative to take action on fact-based conclusions.
• Adept at building trusting relationships while motivating/influencing others to adopt new best practices.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with a wide audience of internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is required.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident status is required.
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.

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