Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines

Continuous Improvement

Directly facilitate and participate in ongoing process improvements through the use of techniques

Develop and maintain effective training tools and resources specific to continuous improvement initiatives

Maintain and improve a “best-in-class” continuous improvement strategy deployment

Work with various department stakeholders to build a continuous improvement environment to support an ongoing program of change

Utilize metrics to monitor improvements (time, money, ) as compared to original process

Partner with team members at all locations to develop new support materials based on revised processes; to include training, reporting and system enhancements

Monitor project risk where appropriate to foresee and identify potential problems and proactively identify solutions

Complete post implementation reviews to ensure successful delivery has been achieved and to ensure that improvements can be made for future projects

Document and share all best practices inter-locationally

Assign and maintain CI Portal

Provide stretch goals to locations as a trailing indicator of improvements

Work on cross functional projects with other functional support I.E. Quality, Robotics, Automation, Tooling, Applications, Operations, etc.

Ensure awarded improvements are sustained to be able to budget for the gains expected

Indirectly supervise teams to work on and complete improvements (CI Contacts, production team leaders, etc.)

Work with the A.I. quality team to identify opportunities for improvement

Engineering

Participate in the development of innovative solutions to complex manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment by conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, and receiving input from employees as appropriate

Participate in the improvement of manufacturing efficiencies by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout

Use statistical tools and methods to analyze and propose process changes and improvements

Develop initial concept drawings of modifications to existing equipment

OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)

Perform all other related assignments (including special projects) as required in a professional and cooperative manner.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associates or Bachelors degree in Engineering or related program required

Valid Lean Certification preferred

Six Sigma certification preferred

Experience:

5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience

3+ years of leadership experience preferred

Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Project management

Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Efficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks

Ability to recognize safety concerns

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong coordination and judgment skills

Intermediate math skills

Ability to provide exceptional leadership and support to team members

Coach Approach or other professional coaching training

Ability to take part in continuous education and training

Familiarity with the ISO 9001 requirements

Ability to travel up to 10% to various Alexandria Industries locations as needed

Salary: $100,000-$112,000

BENEFITS

A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees

Group Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Basic Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)

Company Provided Work Uniforms

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PPE Reimbursement

Full-time