Continuous Improvement (CI)Engineer

Job Summary:

The CI Engineer is responsible for understanding the current process state, identifying waste and improvement opportunities, then facilitating and leading cross-functional team members to drive waste reduction and improvements. These will be tied to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) utilizing Lean principles.

Focus areas include but are not limited to lead time reduction, on time improvement, reduction of human error, reduction of waste, reduction of cycle times and setup times, and process re-designs that result in the reduction of the number of steps and eliminate other forms of process waste. Automation opportunities will be identified, documented, and applied where necessary.

Location: Houston, TX

Essential Functions:

• Document current processes and propose improved processes through Project Charters, Value Stream Mapping, and Structured Problem-Solving tools.
• Standardize processes by developing Standard Operating Procedures, Work Standards, 5S implementation, Visual Management and Managing for Daily Improvement at supplier s facility
• Evaluate and improve internal and external processes and material flow which includes identifying and tracking the appropriate manufacturing KPIs, Kaizen activities and cost savings.
• Presents, facilitates, and leads assigned process improvement events using methods of culture appropriate team building, team energizing, data gathering and analysis, problems solving, project management and state of the art presentation and platform skills
• Teaching lean principles to line staff, train others in use of tools and methodologies as part of the improvement project execution.
• Lead continuous improvement activity, value stream mapping, 5S, financial savings calculation and validation of improvements.
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional teams to achieve Kaizen
• Create Standardized Operating Procedures (Work Instructions and standards); increase workflow efficiency and
• Work with production staff to achieve common objectives
• Mentor employees as they apply Lean methodology to problem solving and project
• Publish weekly progress reports and monitor process improvements are sustained post implementation.
• Follow and comply with all Environmental Health & Safety

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Engineering or related
• 3 years working experience in manufacturing applying Lean manufacturing and problem-solving
• 3 years work experience in continuous improvement activities and financial calculation of savings.
• Certified Lean Practitioner or Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt
• Trained with experience in Lean Principles (5S s, Waste Reduction, Error/Mistake Proofing, PDCA, A3 Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Pareto Analysis, Line Balancing and 5-Whys)
• Strong data analysis skills and good understanding of ERP systems and experience in financial calculations of
• Experience in operational performance evaluation (Efficiency/Utilization)