Process engineer i

Job Details:

Job Location: Longmont 0NK54 - Longmont, CO

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $71592.00 - $107389.00

Job Shift: 1st

Job Category: Engineering

Summary:

Improves manufacturing processes through work flow improvements and automation. Works closely with employees at all levels to learn process and determine critical points. Hands on implementation, evaluations and data collection.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for facilitating transformation efforts (Kaizen) to deliver Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Profit & Loss (P&L) improvement results.
• Responsible for the successful implementation of continuous improvement projects within the Mason Location Operations.
• Reports project updates and results by creating and delivering presentations in MS PowerPoint.
• Champions improvements thru transformation of operating systems, management infrastructure, and mindset, behavior, and capabilities using “Lean Manufacturing” concepts.
• Drives issues to closure through project management processes and collaboration with other departments.
• Assists in creating process flow and business process requirements documentation; establishes operating equipment specifications.
• Provides hands-on technical and process support to operations.
• Improves manufacturing techniques and process capabilities.
• Troubleshoot production problems and provides timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Maximizes efficiencies and yields at low cost while maintaining product quality.
• Provides support and leadership for projects.
• Responds to business and customer needs.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Focus: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Actively seeks information to understand customers' circumstance, problems, expectations, and needs.
• Continuous Learning: Seeks and uses feedback and other sources of information to identify appropriate areas for learning.
• Communication: Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Engagement: Thinks and acts like they have a stake in the company; anticipates company needs and investigates solutions without requiring specific direction.
• Execution: Focuses attention on ways of getting things completed in the most efficient manner.
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

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/preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing work environment.
• Prior supervisory and Lean Manufacturing experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross functional teams to solve problems and implement sustainable improvements within the organization.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills required to communicate at all levels of the organization (front-line to management) required.
• Leadership, interpersonal skills, initiative, creativity and ability to work independently required.
• Able to apply, teach, and coach teams on the use of Lean Six Sigma concepts.
• Project management skills.
• Demonstrated software skills with MS Excel and MS PowerPoint required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.
• Knowledge of Macros is a plus.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; plus two or more years related experience; or equivalent education and experience. Formal training in Lean Methodologies.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts relevant to the position.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off.