What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
Responsibilities:
•Perform the functions to establish and maintain all facets of product labor standards, interact at the product design level with all departments to insure production feasibility.
•Project management of special projects from estimation through implementation.
•Communicate, coordinate, and implement project changes to maintain effective internal and external relationships.
•Serve as liaison between team members and functional area management.
•Evaluate existing manufacturing processes, recommend and implement cost reduction programs for continuous improvements.
•Determine line balancing for human resource efficiency improvement and cost reduction.
•Calculate production staffing requirements for assigned manufacturing lines.
•Provide justifications for the purchase of equipment or changes in production methods.
•Provide facility and space plans for all office and production equipment, including all functional utility requirements developing and implementing cost-saving measures.
•Apply the necessary ergonomic principles to office and production workstation design.
•Analyze and create standards, processes, and work instructions for direct and indirect labor.
•Ensuring manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety standards and legal requirements.
•Documentation retention for the full scope of each project.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Core Competencies:
•Strong Project Management & Customer Service skills.
•Visual ERP software knowledge (preferred however not required, if not Visual, experience with using an ERP system)
•Proven proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
•Autodesk 2D/Fusion 360/3D Drafting
•Value stream mapping and optimization
•Exhibits Proactive nature in day-to-day activities.
•High level of pride in one’s work
•Demonstrates a sense of urgency.
•Demonstrated interpersonal skills and customer focus approach.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Maintains appropriate levels of optimism and enthusiasm.
•Uses a clear, professional, and concise communication style.
•Excellent technical aptitude, analytical, detail-oriented experience to learn a diverse product line.
•Bi-Lingual English & Spanish a plus but not required.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $110000.00/yr.
We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
Catalyst Acoustics group offers a friendly and professional working environment that supports career and personal development that includes a competitive compensation package and comprehensive training programs.
Catalyst Acoustics Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in North Aurora,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000
