What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Improvement Engineer position at Actalent?
Description:
- Observe processes and identify opportunities for improvements (waste, cost, and time) - Execute on Lean 6 sigma tools within the plant - Train, coach and develop peers on best practices for continued improvements - Contribute to weekly OEE meetings (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) focused on productivity - Collect data from production floor and collaborate with quality for root cause investigations - Track database of improvements made and overall effectiveness
Skills:
Continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, Lean six sigma, Kaizen, waste reduction, Excel, automotive, automotive industry, root cause analysis
Top Skills Details:
Continuous improvement,Lean manufacturing,Lean six sigma,Kaizen,waste reduction,Excel
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Qualifications: - Experience driving continuous improvement activities - Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools (5 Why, DMAIC, Kaizen, FMEA, etc.) - Previous experience cutting waste - time, scrap material, cost savings - Ability to collect, analyze and track data (strong focus on Microsoft Excel) - Bachelors degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience - At least 3 years in a process/CI role Pluses: - Six Sigma Green Belt - Automotive industry experience strongly preferred; previous experience at a Tier 1 Supplier supporting large OEMs - International collaboration experience (suppliers, customers and coworkers)
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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