Quality Engineer - 13011  

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: POSITION SUMMARY

Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer

The Lean Champion is an internal expert with the full range of Lean Manufacturing tools who champions ongoing Lean Manufacturing efforts in our York, PA facility. The incumbent is accountable for using Lean techniques to increase employee engagement and foster our culture of continuous improvement and waste elimination. The Lean Champion works extensively as an active participant and facilitator of teams working to eliminate waste in work processes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  * Works closely with the Kaizen Steering Committee to develop and maintain a road map for lean across the organization.  * Facilitates cross-functional expert teams to drive breakthrough or best-in-class performance in people, quality, cost, material flow, and information flow.  * Ensures best practices are implemented.  * Partners with leadership to foster our continuous improvement culture.  * Develops trust with supervision as a Lean expert and support resource.  * Develops Lean Work Plan and provides feedback and direction using a data-driven, fact-based problem-solving approach.  * Leads using lean tools to improve safety, quality, delivery, value, and eliminate waste.  * Value Stream Mapping (current and future state)  * Kaizen planning and facilitation  * Standard Work  * 5S/Workplace Organization  * Visual Management  * Flow Concepts (Level Load Scheduling, Pull Systems, Kanban, JIT, Cell Design)  * Continuous Improvement Process  * Data Analysis and Statistical Problem Solving  * Executes Rapid Improvement events.  * Monitors and tracks improvements made through Lean initiatives with formal reporting & presentations.  * Develops a scorecard of key metrics to monitor progress before and after process redesign.  * Assures timely completion and achievement of product/process quality and savings goals.

The above describes the general content and requirements for performing this job. It should not be construed as a complete list of duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS  * Four (4) year college degree (BS/BA).  * A Six-Sigma Black Belt.  * Three (3) plus years of experience that has included utilizing Lean principles, Total Quality, 5s implementation, Kanban Systems, Toyota Production Systems (TPS), Six Sigma, 5S/Workplace Organization, Visual Management, SMED, Standard Work, Flow Concepts, Level Load scheduling, and other problem-solving CI tools.  * Ability to demonstrate solid understanding and knowledge of all Lean and Manufacturing Principles, including Process, Information, and Material Flow.  * Two (2) plus years of experience leading and implementing change in a manufacturing/distribution environment.  * Two (2) plus years of experience leading rapid improvement teams, Kaizen events, and other Lean projects.  * Demonstrated success in planning and leading successful Lean Kaizen events with cross-functional teams.  * Ability to motivate teams and drive results.  * High level of statistical knowledge and the ability to apply analysis techniques to product and process improvement projects.  * Ability to break down complex situations and perform analysis of complex data and information to deliver effective solutions.  * Strategic, creative, positive, and innovative.  * Excellent leadership and motivational skills.  * Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.  * Effective Teaching and Training skills.  * Ability to engage an audience with self-assurance and strong presence.  * Concise and compelling written communication skills (metrics, slide design, etc.)  * Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.)

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT * Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. * Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals. * The noise level in the work environment may be high. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Nearest Major Market: York PA Nearest Secondary Market: Lancaster