Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Main Tasks

• Supervises launching performance and takes leading role for project transfer
• Supports the CI process team for process improvements and quality improvements
• Participates in the activities of project in RFQ phase, provides process data etc. information
• Determines and develops the manufacturing concept including process layout (considering lessons learned from prototyping phases)
• Specifies required machines, tools and fixtures respecting available standards
• Defines required process schedule and personnel
• Verifies and confirms manufacturing feasibility of product
• Setup and update Standardized Work Chart
• Conducts Process FMEA and contributes to Design FMEA
• Checks available and required equipment and prepares capex request for required capital equipment and obtains approval
• Develops the process documentation required by the systematic standard and/or other applicable standards
• Ensures fulfillment of (short term and long term) process capability and equipment safety requirement
• Takes lead of project sample manufacturing, include internal performance test
• Led new process/technology roll out in team
• Contributes to project success by regular attendance of project team meetings, reporting of status and co-operation with other team members
• Additonal duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent education and experience in the field of Engineering
• 4 years of relevant work experience in Production Planning
• Knowledge of Lean Production Principles, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, etc.
• Knowledge in ISO/TS 16949 required
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time
• Experience and knowledge in APQP tools (FMEA, SPC, MSA, etc.)
• Proficient use of IT-tools (MS Office, cProjects, CIMDATABASE, SAP…)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude with good interpersonal skills and ability to support a team environment
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task
• Effective communication, include speaking, writing, active listening skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Self-initiative and ability to work under pressure
• Strong understanding of safety requirements
• Must be able to read, understand and comply with written and verbal instructions, company processes and procedures and safety policies
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs
• Must be authorized to work in the United States