Position Summary:

This position is primarily focused on technical problem solving of more complex problems using focused Six Sigma tools with an emphasis on Design of Experiments and Process Capability. This individual will also support all Lean efforts and teach/coach problem solving techniques to the many technically oriented personnel within the organization. This position will work to improve our product and process design processes.

Major Responsibilities: reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

·        Utilize Six Sigma Methodologies to develop and execute productivity, quality, growth, and cash flow improvement projects primarily using

o  Design of Experiments

o  Process Capability (Cpk, Ppk)

o  Statistical Process Control

o  Design for Manufacturability/Assembly

o  Value Analysis/Value Engineering

o  DFMEA and PFMEA and other PPAP type requirements

o  Measurement Systems Analysis and Metrology

·        Utilize Lean Methodologies to improve lead times, reduce cycle times, and increase overall and platform gross profit margin through

o  Leading cross-functional teams that will gather information to evaluate current work processes and identify improvement strategies. 

o  Facilitating and owning Kaizen events/blitzes, build cohesiveness and improve project team results.

o  Developing and coordinating project ideas, that support strategic objectives, with respective leaders.

o  Assisting management team with developing the business cases to justify the pursuit of improvement opportunities that are aligned with the business strategy.

·        Train, mentor and coach manufacturing, design, and quality engineers along with production leadership on the above methodologies

·        Developing standard processes for data capture and assisting to automate them where possible to mistake proof

·        Help to institutionalize Continuous Improvement in the product design process

·        Support Lean Initiatives within the Continuous Improvement Department especially in areas of cycle and lead time analyses, cost implications of poor processes, visual management, SQDP metric improvement,

·        Conduct Root Cause Analysis as needed and coach others as necessary

·        Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Systems, or Continuous Improvement

·        A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from a reputable organization is required along with sound, demonstrable knowledge and experience.  A Master BB is a plus.

·        At least 3 years of proven experience in the Lean Six Sigma world

·        Manufacturing and office processes experience

·        Product/Process Design experience a plus

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Extensive DOE knowledge experience
• Extensive process capability knowledge and experience
• Extensive experience in teaching others in the above
• Extensive experience in coaching others the above
• Dynamic presentation/coaching skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to do all hand calculations
• Excellent knowledge and experience with Minitab and Excel

Performance Measurements:

• Has a heightened sense of urgency and works at a quick pace (high energy). Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to resolve (close).
• Process oriented: understands how to separate and combine tasking into efficient work flow and can see opportunities for synergy.
• Attention to detail: focus on accuracy, completeness and following standards, rules, regulations and requirements.
• Cooperative with others and helpful to the rest of the team in getting work done.
• Upholds values and beliefs of the organization. Exhibits integrity as a person and in their work. Maintains appropriate confidentiality of the company, customers, and product and application specific details. 
• Actively works to continuously improve his/her work skills and the skills and competency.
• Has a can do, will do attitude.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Works well in both production and office environments.
• 50% sitting and 50% standing, walking, timing, observing, experimenting
• Near Visual Acuity (either corrected or uncorrected).
• Ability to hear and understand others, articulate verbal direction and instruction, give feedback to others.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (ITAR).
• Fluency in English.