Continuous Improvement Engineer – Six Sigma Black Belt

Salary: $125k DOE bonus

Location: Gallatin, TN (generous relocation package available)

Overview – Continuous Improvement Engineer

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is primarily responsible for leading the development and implementation of continuous improvement projects to improve productivity, reduce waste and deliver cost savings. Using my clients Production System, this position will support the development of a lean mindset among all employees, thus, improving efficiencies in our operations through continuous improvement and standardized processes.

ACTIVITIES – Continuous Improvement Engineer

• Work with employees to identify and develop continuous improvement strategies that will drive operational excellence, increased capacity, and cost reductions
• Conduct assessments of manufacturing.
• Lead Kaizen events
• Utilize value stream mapping to identify and eliminate waste
• Assist in the development and implementation of site-specific process improvement goals and targets
• Assist CI Manager in completing annual reports and audit worksheets
• Coordinates CI tools, techniques, and information
• Assist in cost reduction proposals for yearly cost reduction targets

COMPETENCIES – Continuous Improvement Engineer

• Bachelors in Engineer or equivalent diploma
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• 2-3 years’ experience in the automotive industry
• Good understanding and extensive exposure to lean principles
• Experience in coaching and training of lean principles and continuous process improvement
• Ability to develop credibility with employees and management
• A self-starter who is productive, takes initiative and seeks opportunities for improvement
• An enthusiastic and energetic promoter of our lean philosophy
• A strategic thinker

All successful Continuous Improvement Engineer candidates will be contacted within 2 days of application