Continuous Improvement Engineer II

Responsibilities

• 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 SQCDT Boards through the Tier Meetings and SQCDT Weekly Meetings
• Leading reviews and coaching of 8 Step Problem Solving and the White/Green/Black 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 SQCDT boards
• Ensure the site SQCDT 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 and Problem Solving activities 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 representative to the EE Steering Committee and actively contribute to the Enterprise Management System
• 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 Black Belt leading the Resonetics EE certification program

Qualifications

• 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 related field
• Thorough knowledge of ISO Quality Systems particularly in medical device manufacturing
• Ability to present and convey complex ideas to internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Licenses and Certifications: Lean Black Belt Certification or Equivalent