What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Specialist 2 position at Qarbon Aerospace Inc?
Company Overview
Qarbon Aerospace is a premier manufacturer of cutting-edge composite components and assemblies at all levels of complexity, with products installed on the industry’s most advanced commercial and military aircraft. As a US-based company with a global footprint of more than 1,650,000 ft² of state-of-the-art facilities, Qarbon Aerospace has the capabilities and resources to solve the market’s toughest challenges with Quality Assured. With more than 100 years of experience, we build quality into every fiber, letting your ideas take flight.
Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement Specialist 2 Position Overview
Leads OPEX (Operational Excellence) activities of diverse scope and complexity to improve the efficiency of systems and processes at the site and/or with suppliers and customers. Stimulates management thinking about Continuous Improvement (CI) and new initiatives; seeks out and pilots new tools; and demonstrates the successful application of new methodologies. Educates team members, suppliers, and customers about OPEX philosophies and methods.
Principal Accountabilities
- Develops, selects, and/or customizes continuous improvement methods to effectively implement lean manufacturing for varied production and business processes.
- Evaluates alternatives and recommends changes to refine and enhance CI training and techniques.
- Introduces and facilitates diverse OPEX projects with moderate-to-high scope and impact.
- Leads and guides CI or ad hoc teams in identifying waste and facilitates process evaluations to reduce production lead times, streamline defect analysis, improve material flow, and standardize operator work sequences.
- Communicates and educates team members, suppliers, and customers about Qarbon’s adopted lean manufacturing philosophies and provides expert guidance to them in applying those principles to their OPEX efforts.
- Recommends priorities and actions by analyzing and interpreting data and evaluating potential costs and improvement impact.
- Identifies opportunities to successfully improve performance through benchmarking activities.
- Researches, evaluates, and provides recommendations to management for applying new methods.
- Participates in OPEX goal setting and measurement for the site and/or suppliers by making recommendations based on a thorough knowledge of CI philosophies and processes, and Qarbon (or supplier) products and workflow.
- Utilizes and interprets various production, throughput, and/or quality data analysis and statistical reports and selects or develops appropriate measures to estimate and evaluate the impact of CI initiatives.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, networking, and participating in professional associations.
- Shares specialized knowledge with others. May train or mentor newer employees. Represents company on specific projects.
- Prepares and conducts technical presentations on selected topics.
- Work assignments include cross-functional or project team responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of continuous improvement principles and philosophies in business and/or manufacturing operations that include areas such as: productivity and quality measurements; lean manufacturing systems; flexible, world class manufacturing techniques; specific problem-solving tools and their application; familiarity with scheduling, material/planning and reporting systems. Proficient in training selection, delivery, and evaluation. Ability to lead and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques. Ability to apply mathematical and analytical skills and to quantify results. Knowledge of FAA standards and regulations, ATA standards, and other applicable federal and military regulations may be required. Knowledge of project management standards and techniques and ability to set project goals. Ability to work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require tradeoffs and negotiation. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed technical manuals and policies and recommend changes to procedures. Ability to train and communicate effectively with team members, customers, suppliers, project teams, and management. Ability to respond to significant inquiries from team members, suppliers, and customers. Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
Experience and Other Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent resident per ITAR (i.e., ‘Green Card’) (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) guidelines.
- This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or a foreign person per ITAR.
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Engineering, Manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of increasingly responsible experience that included utilizing continuous improvement principles (e.g., lean manufacturing), total quality and problem-solving tools.
- Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt and/or other accreditations preferred.
- A good understanding of lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, Structured Problem-Solving (5 Why and A3).
- Has led Kaizen events or similar projects within a manufacturing environment.
- Has participated in numerous other Kaizen events preferably in both the manufacturing and office areas
What does Qarbon Aerospace have to offer?
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Company Paid Benefits available immediately upon employment.
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) & Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Flex Time Off
- Medical/Prescription Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance / Hospital Indemnity Insurance / Accident Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
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Savings and Spending Accounts
- Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care FSA
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Immediate vesting on 401(k) Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
