Lean Engineer I

Job: Lean Engineer

Location: Troy AL

Fulltime Direct hire

Summary
The Lean Engineer is a key factory staff member responsible for aiding in the development of a Factory Master Plan (FMP) roadmap aligned to the 1 to 5year business plan and synchronization into our manufacturing processes improving material flow and delivering on short and longterm objectives. Achieve Safety Quality Delivery and Cost (SDQC) objectives using lean tools techniques and methods. The Lean Engineer will work in concert with crossfunctional teams to provide support in achieving the goals defined in the FMP.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate collect and analyze data to develop statistical problems and goals
• Convene lead and facilitate continuous improvement project teams motivated to execute Kaizen/ Rapid Improvement
• Convene and lead Project Teams to develop an integrated plan to drive synchronization into our manufacturing processes improve material flow and deliver on short and longterm objectives
• Provide frequent updates effectively and efficiently through formal and informal presentation techniques to the team
• Ensure change management occurs by keeping all employees informed engaged and committed to delivering on project deliverables/ objectives
• Develop identify and share best manufacturing/ lean practices methods and ideas
• Maintain and make recommendations of the next steps in the Factory Master Plan in collaboration with factory leadership to improve current state capabilities and position the organization closure to the future state plan
• Work with Senior Leadership to chart progress to plan
• Interpret customer needs and requirements translate concepts into best practices identify Assembly and Finishing process improvement opportunities and quantify results and trends
• Adhere and monitor SOP
• Effectively communicate and notify the supervisor when there are any discrepancies
• Must be able to accurately input all required data into the manufacturing database
• Complete other duties as assigned by the manager

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The successful candidate will possess at least 5 years of manufacturing experience incorporating Industrial Engineering and Lean Methodologies in mediumvolume manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrable track record over a minimum of 5 years of successfully working in a medium or highvolume manufacturing environment in durable goods industries in roles that directly affected manufacturing results (SDQC)
• Experience in rationalization and materials management/ flow
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Crossfunctional team builder/player with high levels of professionalism integrity and enthusiasm
• Advanced Factory Master Planning and goal deployment experience in which the candidate has led medium to large FMP projects
• Ability to effectively present information to management public groups and/or boards of directors.
• Experience working independently with little supervision

Education/Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification through ASQ or equivalent certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of firearms; quality features safety etc.
• Masters Degree in Engineering or related field
• Training in TPS or Shin Lean
• Experience with New Product Introductions (NPI)

Computer Skills
Requires advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word using MS Windows platform. MS PowerPoint and Outlook.