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Standard Motor Products, Inc.

Continuous Improvement Engineer

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Overall Scope Perform all duties under the general direction of the Plant Manager to coordinate and organize the Continuous Improvement process for the facility. Minimum Requirements 1. 4 year Bachelor degree in an engineering related area 2. At least 3 years continuous improvement experience in a plant setting 3. Demonstrated experience in problem solving and lean tools 4. Strong computer skills 5. Very good communications skills 6. Strong mentoring and training ability 7. Strong project management, interpersonal, change management skills, including the ability to influence at all levels of the organization 8. Results oriented with a demonstrated experience of balancing multiple tasks and priorities 9. Proficient with Minitab or similar type software will be considered an asset 10. Six Sigma Black Belt or similar skill set is preferred Responsibilities and Duties Serve as the facility's primary Lean facilitator by personally planning and leading cross-functional improvement projects Perform a minimum of 6 of these projects a year, as business dictates, with evidence and realization of financial improvements Mentor managers, supervisors, engineers, and employees in the practical use of Lean methods, including visual management, daily accountability, standard work, leader standard work, flow, 5S, and waste elimination. Build visual management systems — performance boards, tiered meetings, action tracking, and escalation paths — that convert operational data into clear priorities and accountability, and that sustain momentum. Develop a strategy to impact the organizations business performance by: Monitoring and analyzing scrap data to determine project potentials Monitoring and analyzing efficiency to determine project potentials Work closely with the Quality Department and Production Department to assist and improve processes utilizing the Corrective Action System Ergonomic Focus Walking to and around the production floor, sitting at desk. Handling and lifting of various parts on production floor up to 20lbs. Typing on computer, reviewing monitor while sitting in chair at desk. #LI-CB1 #LI-ONSITE