FM & RFPC Operational Excellence Engineer Carbon Plant

Company : Safran Landing Systems

Job field : Industrial Engineering

Location : Walton, Kentucky , Kentucky , United States

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Bachelor's Degree

Required experience : More than 3 years

Salary range : Starting at $71,000 annually

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Job Description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that."

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead operational efforts as the department focal for implementing, sustaining operational excellence initiatives, including:

• Productivity, Overall Labor and Equipment Effectiveness (OLE, OEE) improvement

• Gemba Walks

• Electronic Performance Dashboards

• 5S program

• Participative Innovation System

• Training

• Communication of OPEX initiatives

• Facility layout updates control

• QRQC coaching and reporting

• Hoshin Kanri and One Safran projects support

• Value Stream Maps

• Visual factory management

• Focus on extending lean manufacturing practices, and lead efforts to implement machine networking

• Organize failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to determine best application for lean improvements

• Contribute to the company goals of safety improvement, process flow improvements, floor space optimization, lead-time reduction, elimination of defects, inventory reduction and on-time delivery

• Implement visual cues and communication tools in both the factory and office environment to provide “status at a glance” and allow quick and simple detection of abnormal operating conditions.

• Create continuous flow to reduce work in process, inventory, cycle times, and lead times.

• Provide support to improvements established on the Hoshin Kanri and One Safran Transformation roadmaps.

• Benchmarking activities with other Safran and external companies as required.

• Project and Process Planning for the Operations Group:

• Setup and follow project progress indicators

• Organize milestone reviews and ensure their validation

• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members in a clear and timely manner

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel

• Lead Manufacturing 4.0 and LEAN 4.0 initiatives for the operations group

• Support PRAP and ergonomic initiatives as defined by site sponsor and correspondent

• Perform other related duties as required by the operations manager to support production

Complementary Description

Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Job Requirements

Required Behavioral Dimensions:

• Decision Making

• Facilitating Change and Innovation

• Quality Orientation

• Must be able to clearly and effectively present information to team members and management

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

• Ability to analyze processes and identify best practices, areas requiring improvement, and activities that do not add value.

• Must be able to work independently with little direction.

• Must be able to work effectively within a team environment.

• Must be able to manage multiple projects concurrently

• Must have the ability to deliver to plan and deadlines

Experience/Education/Certification Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from a four-year college or university.

• Minimum of two years technical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of Lean-Sigma tools, such as Value Stream Map, waste identification, Continuous Improvement Fundamentals, 5S+1, Just in time, KPIs, SMED, takt time, pull system, ANDON, Poka Yoke, TPM, FIFO, Kaizen, 7 Quality tools, statistical tools, FMEA, APQP, DOE.

• Lean 6 Sigma Certification Desirable

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio

Physical / Environmental Scope of Position:

• Vocal communication, hearing, and visual acuity are required for safety, direction, and the exchange of ideas in the industrial environment

• Subjected to inside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, oils and other related industrial hazards

• Perform duties requiring kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds periodically

Specificity of the job

Less than 10%

Locate your future workplace

Carbon Way, Comte de BooneKY 41094

Walton, Kentucky

Kentucky United States

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.