Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer Job location: Fairfield, CT Job Type: Fulltime (with benefits)Job Description: The Process Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement with close supervision from Operations Manager. Core focus includes: Lean value stream mapping/process support and implementation, process monitoring (by applying cost effective methods using Six Sigma), statistical process control, FMEA etc. - to drive improvements in safety, productivity, and quality. Provide full support within all manufacturing departments and organizations to serve as a technical expert. Needs to excel in the application of continuous improvement skills, driving improvement initiatives, using cross-functional teams, while maintaining positive employee relations, team-oriented, problem solving and accountability. Duties and responsibilities • Responsible for helping lead lean manufacturing efforts and can manage safety, productivity, and quality improvement projects to support rapid improvement. • Responsible for the continuous improvement of process capability. • Develop cross functional Kaizen teams to address organizational wide continuous improvement initiatives. Lead Kaizen events focused on efficiency improvements and cost reduction efforts, and reported progress to management. Follow-up Kaizen events and ensure proper metrics are installed to ensure sustainment of improvements. • Provides solutions to manufacturing process problems utilizing lean principles. Modifying cell layouts utilizing lean value stream principles where feasible. Identifies and recommends improvements of accurate cell capacity and production rates. • Understands and applies TPM (Preventative Maintenance) to equipment and facilities. Implement and maintain Visual Factory and 5 S systems on the production floor and in support areas. Identify wasteful activities and understand why they should be eliminated using Lean Six Sigma methodology • Ensure repeatable product quality and on-time delivery to our customer base. Assist in the development and implementation of corrective action. Qualifications • Required Associates Diploma or equivalent work experience • Minimum 3-5 years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing responsibilities. • Minimum Six Sigma Certificate: Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt • Demonstrate knowledge and experience with OSHA regulations, workplace safety programs, basic ergonomics ERP / MRP software • Other duties as designed by management

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