Process Improvement Engineer Job Job in Louisville, Kentucky US
Process Improvement Engineer Job
The Process Improvement Engineer owns quality and improvement for the Assembly processes - key metrics include: Quality Yield, Scrap, SCR, OGR. Essential Responsibilities * 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. * Develop Preventative Maintenance plans and ensure compliance to CTQ's and maximize equipment uptime. * Develop a stringent area Quality Plan that monitors what should be right in the manufacturing process and finished product. * Review inspection results from support areas and look for trends and significant or abnormal events to improve quality yields and reduce scrap from support areas. * Review daily service calls for trends (particularly negative) and significant or abnormal changes to reduce SCR in Assembly areas and reduce OGR. * Drive to maintain a partnership with our shop operations personnel to promote a team that reacts aggressively to factory inefficiencies. * Implement Poka-Yoke work methods, and develop workstation aids to assist in operator training. 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. High initiative, self-starter, proactive, dedicated, results oriented, a team player. 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. Nearest Major Market: Louisville Job Segments: Business Process, Engineer, Engineering, Inspector, Lean Six Sigma, Management, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Manager, Quality, Six Sigma, Six Sigma Black Belt, Technology