Process Improvement Engineer

Solvita comes from “sol” meaning sun and “vita” meaning life. As sunlight nurtures new life, we take the donor gift and transform it into new hope, bringing the light of healing to patients around the globe in need of tissue transplants.

Because we believe that everyone deserves more time to live life to its fullest.

The role of Process Improvement Engineer (PIE) is to challenge the status quo and lead a culture of continuous improvement at Solvita. PIEs are responsible for embedding themselves in operations, proactively identifying new technologies and process improvements, collecting & analyzing data, and developing thorough strategies for implementation of projects with the highest level of integrity. We are looking for an ambitious team player who can help build and lead cross-functional teams through a wide variety of complex projects. This role is guided by our commitment to ensuring the safety of our team, quality of our grafts, and respect for the donors who trust us to maximize the gift of tissue donation.

The Process Improvement Engineer Will

• Lead the resolution of a wide variety of projects with autotomy and accountability. Project objectives vary in complexity and scope, including positive impacts on safety, quality, yields, operational capacity, process development, software implementation, and facility design.
• Responsible for developing technical expertise and awareness of all operations to participate in discussions of new projects, business relationships, and proposed capital expenditures.
• Responsible for identifying and investigating new technologies and processes that improve efficiency and capabilities. This requires the ability to develop new relationships with third-party vendors and Solvita team members.
• Help lead the organization in developing and promoting a culture of continuous improvement through improvement recommendations with department leadership and active mentorship of other cross-functional teams. Mentorship includes development of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) related training materials, assisting in action planning, and resolving barriers in projects led by others.
• Work with various departments to identify, develop, and visualize new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), utilizing PowerBi, to enable visibility into new improvement opportunities.
• Accountable to develop clear and thorough action plans for projects and regularly provide concise updates to department leadership and executive leadership. This includes projected timelines, barriers to completion, ability to deliver target ROIs, and data-driven decisions utilizing PowerPoint, PowerBi, and Gantt charts.
• Assist in validations as needed to support process improvement implementation.
• Must always exemplify integrity and ensure that Good Documentation Practices (GDPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and all quality guidelines, internal and external, are followed throughout project implementation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Process Improvement Engineer I

• B.S. in scientific field
  
  

From one to many.

At Solvita, life transforms and reinvents. Solvita recovers, processes, and distributes human tissue grafts and is the nation’s largest non-profit provider of skin grafts for burn patients. When you come to work at Solvita, families make more memories. A patient gets another chance. Our partners have better solutions, and people have better outcomes. What you do here has a direct impact on lives around the world.

We Offer

• A highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• On-Demand Pay - Reduce financial stress with on-demand pay access to your earned pay.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) - up to 5 weeks in your first year!
• Opportunities to participate in recreational activities such as Battle of the Businesses, special events such as Kings Island Day, Dayton Air Show and opportunities to give back to the community.
• Opportunities to join various employee committees, such as our benefit, recreation, employee engagement and community engagement committees.
  
  

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. Drug Free Workplace

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer