Process Improvement Engineer-1st Shift Job Job in Louisville, Kentucky US

Process Improvement Engineer-1st Shift Job

Provide immediate response to production issues identified on the shop floor. Be visible on the floor and own driving quality improvement and problem solving activities for the Business Team for the specified area of production processes key metrics include: Quality, Yield, Scrap, Service Call Rate, Outgoing Rate. Essential Responsibilities Live, promote and teach the GE Production System philosophy and drive continuous improvement in the technical process areas of a specified production process Direct problem resolution to appropriate team member (ie: Quality Inspection Engineer, Purchased Material Quality)after identifying root cause issue. Drive improvement actions list for accountability and process improvement. Must know and align activities to support operational goals and objectives of the business and translate them to the team once a week via action planning report outs. Prioritize problems and escalate issues. Specifically, drive to maintain a partnership with our shop operations personnel to promote a team that reacts aggressively to factory inefficiencies. Promote Safety Culture and ensure team s compliance with safety rules and procedures, such as: PPE compliance, accident investigation within 24 hours, Safety Contacts and safe start participation. Support Business Leader in accident investigations to obtain root cause and drive required changes. Monitor scrap data/reports to drive resolution of scrap issues and work projects to prevent future scrap. Monitor yield data/reports to drive resolution of yield issues and work projects to improve future yield and OGR. Execute Preventative Maintenance plans and ensure compliance to CTQ's and maximize equipment uptime. Own improve Quality Plan that monitors what should be right in the manufacturing process and finished product. Review daily service calls for trends (particularly negative) and significant or abnormal changes to reduce Service Call Rate and improve Outgoing Rate. Rate and improve Outgoing Rate. Support Start up, assist team leaders to ensure proper start up procedures and quality plans. Visual Management of Quality activities and metrics yield, scrap, Service Call Rate, Outgoing Rate, etc. Communication: Follow communication process, Facilitate team meetings, drive communication with teams, yokoten (follow-up communication) Train and Mentor Business Team: Process Improvement Engineer must know and understand all quality plans and items in area Qualifications/Requirements: BS Technical degree or comparable experience required. Six Sigma training / Green Belt Certification. Minimum of 3 years experience in manufacturing/operations or quality roles. Proven ability to influence and drive change Solid verbal/written communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills. Advanced computer skills - high proficiency in Microsoft products (especially Excel) and ability to grasp new systems quickly Strong project management and analytical/problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to scope and analyze cross-functional problems to generate/implement solutions. Some travel may be required. Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics * Knowledge of Appliances manufacturing processes. * Experience training in lean manufacturing practices. * Six Sigma Black Belt certification. * Quality Leadership Experience. * Technical experience in Stamping, Welding, Foaming, Enamel processes Nearest Major Market: Louisville Job Segments: Business Process, Engineer, Engineering, Inspector, Lean Six Sigma, Management, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Manager, Quality, Six Sigma, Six Sigma Black Belt, Technology, Welding