Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Summary:

Responsible for the constant review of manufacturing processes to identify Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities that will result in increased quality, efficiency, or Customer satisfaction through measurable KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). This position will also require the use of advanced Six Sigma tools (DMAIC), process and design FMEA as the foundation for each of the projects.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work with management to identify process and product improvement opportunities in the areas of quality, cost, safety, performance, and preventive and predictive maintenance.

• Recommend modifications to existing quality and/or production standards to achieve optimum quality.

• Research root causes of material defects, develop and implement corrective actions.

• Analyze product failures, implement corrective and preventive actions in response to customer complaints.

• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.

• Assist in the design and development of custom inspection fixtures or tooling.

• Evaluate products and processes through hands-on measurement using various metrology tools.

• Assists Quality Manager in the creation and maintenance of company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc.

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• two years experience as a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer or related occupation in quality assurance or manufacturing engineering.

• Experience in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Experience recommending changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods, using statistical procedures.

• Experience communicating manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in 3D CAD design software. (Solidworks, Inventor, etc.)