Senior Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Summary
The Senior Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts on the manufacturing floor for HellermannTyton. This role is responsible for analyzing current production processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. The senior engineer will mentor other engineers and work closely with various departments including plant leadership and hourly production personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Effectively lead project teams.
• Understand processing capabilities and tolerances (plastics).
• Analyze work standards to improve labor utilization.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets to drive improvements in process and operations.
• Ability to teach and train Lean and Six Sigma concepts (DMAIC).
• Lead or support new equipment specification, design, installation, commissioning, and qualification activites.

Other Functions

• Conceptualize and develop prototype solutions and designs.
• Define appropriate technical approaches to solve problems and develop solutions.
• Connect projects to P&L Statement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Success in this role will require

• Proficient use of MES and ERP systems.
• Competence of Plastics Manufacturing (materials and molds).
• Ability to mentor young engineers.
• Systems Thinking
• Conflict Management
• Influence Skills

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 8+ years of engineering experience (in manufacturing preferred)
• Injection molding expertise preferred
• Project Management Skills
• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System (Lean Manufacturing)
• Six Sigma (preferred) or Green Belt Certified
• Must have a valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate insurance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.