Job description Career Recruiting Specialists is partners with a major sheet metal manufacturing company located in North GA. We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated practical application of LEAN/Continuous Improvement concepts to improve manufacturing operations. This is a direct hire/permanent position. This company offers an excellent compensation and benefit package. About This Company Founded in 1989, this company has experienced success and industry leading growth through a unique business approach that strives to instill ownership and pride in all team members while creating value for customers through superior service. Imagine ...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process. We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

Roles and Responsibilities:

In this role, the Continuous Improvement Engineer is Primarily focused on safety, quality, cost saving technologies, reliability, and High-Performance Work Systems. The role directly supports a business unit and partners with a BU Leader, Maintenance Leader, and others within the business unit to deliver their area's objectives (Right First Time [RFT], Overall Equipment Effectiveness [OEE], Global Reliability [GR1], Turnaround and Change [TACO] time). You will lead continuous improvement [CI] and cost savings projects to ensure the company remains competitive. Utilizing Basic CI tools, such as process mapping, cause-and-effect diagrams, value stream mapping, Root Cause Failure Analysis [RCFA], Kaizen events, 5Whys, Zero Loss Analysis [ZLA] design-of-experiment, capability studies, statistical process control as well as Operational Reliability tools (Center lining, Autonomous Maintenance, 5s) to lead teams, events, or individuals to ensure processes are optimized and capable of meeting specification. Trends and analyzes data to identify opportunities for improvement. Responsible for creating and establishing standard operating procedures, identifying process opportunities, and justifying capital and expense projects. This role requires the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with management, business teams, vendors, and plant operations. Essential responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Identify and investigate business opportunities and investigate complex problems and requirements to reduce the Business unit's Total Delivered Costs. Provide the Business Unit with on-site technical services and engineered solutions for cost saving initiatives, quality improvement initiatives, new manufacturing processes for capability and efficiency improvements for existing equipment. Lead Problem solving initiatives and ensure corrective actions fix problems so they do not reoccur, not just a short-term mend. Support new product launches / commercialization. Including executing and supporting commissioning of new product formats and new product start-ups / commercialization. Provide technical input or direction to Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance on a broad range of manufacturing processes. Lead or participate on lean manufacturing team. Utilize six sigma tools such as process mapping, cause-and-effect diagrams, 5 Why analysis, design-of-experiment, capability studies and statistical process control to ensure processes are optimized and capable of meeting specification. Manages the Change Control program to ensure all changes deliver safe and high-quality products.

Job Complexity:

Develop and implement procedures and systems to ensure products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations Conducting process audits to review statistical process control (SPC) and daily direction setting (DDS). Identifying and eliminating common causes of product and process variation (troubleshooting) Analyzing product and process data, providing feedback, and making recommendations to optimize performance Identifying and implementing process improvements and best practices; Implementing corrective actions for issues surfaced through the DDS process Partnering with Maintenance to develop and implement Total Productive Maintenance plans for equipment to ensure employee understanding and ownership; Partnering with our R&D & Quality resources to develop Product Specifications that are achievable and capable in the manufacturing environment.; Partnering with our Master data & Finance resources to ensure all BOM and raw materials match the manufacturing specifications, raw material specifications and are tied back to our internal cost standards We are looking for the following abilities and skills: Minimum education required: Bachelor's degree. Preferred concentration in Industrial Engineering and similar discipline Years of relevant experience: 1 year experience preferred in a manufacturing environment preferably with sheet metal products or similar manufacturing operations Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and make decisions. Analytical capability and high level of creativity. Effective communication, leadership interpersonal and presentation skills. Excellence in

Microsoft Office:

Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge and understanding of mechanical and chemical process systems. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Working Conditions:

Travel may be required on a limited basis to support additional domestic plant start up activities. Fast-paced manufacturing operation. Requires getting out on the production floor/ interacting with core operation teams. Responsibilities may require evening, night, or weekend hours.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$82,500.00 - $94,500.00 per year

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$82,500.00 - $94,500.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person