Continuous Improvement Engineer

About the role

ITT Inc. is a diversified global manufacturer of critical components and technology solutions for various industries. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of approximately $20 billion and employs over 15,000 people worldwide. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company expects to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue. ITT's businesses are divided into three segments: Flow Technologies, Motion Technologies, and Connect and Control Technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the entire Seneca Falls Operations site and other CI team members to identify defects or waste in the production process through Flow Analysis, Simulation, Value Stream Maps, and other tools.
• Devise improved methods to sustainably improve process capabilities.
• Lead and/or participate in project teams to apply Industrial Engineering tools to yield process and flow improvements with the purpose of reducing cost, growing capacity, or reducing complexity.
• Implement Lean fundamental concepts such as value stream mapping and layout concepts for flow and pull to implement continuous flow.
• Assist in gap analysis and analysis of complex factory operations and supply chains to determine optimum configurations to help execute the strategic vision for the SFO lean transformation utilizing Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ensure facility efficiency and workplace safety.
• Facilitate the planning and implementation of workplace flow & layout improvements according to Industrial and Lean Engineering concepts.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies or more efficient manufacturing processes to support new and existing product lines.
• Lead projects of small to large scope and impact to meet customer expectations including leading Kaizen events and other events on factory transformation using DMAIC methodology.
• Perform cost evaluations and justification analysis; evaluate systems, methods, human factors, workflow, and other opportunities for productivity improvement.
• Develop and execute lean and continuous improvement plans and projects; including requirements, deliverables, resources, timing and risks.
• Communicate ideas and project status clearly and professionally through graphic and written media, and oral presentations.
• Maintain knowledge of and expertise in the latest developments in the areas of Industrial and Lean Engineering; define their applicability to Goulds Pumps; develop and apply these systems and technologies through successful projects.
• Provide necessary documentation of activities, results, assignments.
• Interact with production management on all matters relating to productivity and utilization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing related functions in machining/assembly environment in a high mix low volume facility working as an industrial or manufacturing engineer.
• Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals, lean concepts (such as Six Sigma or other Continuous Improvement methodologies), practices, and tools is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. Industrial/Systems/Manufacturing Engineering degree preferred.
• Experience improving material and product flow in operations, connecting flow in operations.
• Understand facility constraints such as space, machine capacity, materials movement, and utilities.
• Strong interpersonal / relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with ISO processes.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of metal machining and assembly functions in a high mix low volume manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Familiarity with MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proficiency in English.
• Comfortable working within a union environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship or permanent green card status.

Skills

• Industrial/Systems/Manufacturing Engineering degree preferred.

Benefits

The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, and market and business considerations. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement.

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $83,000 - $124,000 includes benefits and incentive bonus.

Schedule

N/A