Responsibilities
- Optimize manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing Lean principles to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Leading and coaching cross-functional teams on lean manufacturing principles to come up with innovative and creative solutions to improve the business.
- Lead value stream mapping and kaizen events to identify bottlenecks and areas of improvement in the Fabrication, Assembly, and non-manufacturing production processes.
- Promote daily continuous improvement opportunities to foster a continuous improvement mindset and help establish a lean, problem-solving culture throughout Moog.
- Design lean layouts, creating efficient and optimized floor plans for the manufacturing processes.
- The engineer will analyze the current layout, identify areas for improvement to implement more streamlined processes using lean principles such as flow and standard work
- Take initiative to identify and lead key process improvement projects.
- Use critical thinking & problem-solving tools, such as A3 or other RCCA methodologies, to lead projects impacting strategic objectives.
- Additionally, will support cross functional strategic teams focused on reducing inventory, improving On Time Delivery (OTD), and reducing defects.
- Provide Lean training and coaching on lean manufacturing tools such as Waste Reduction, Standard Work, Setup reduction (SMED), Continuous Flow and Pull Systems.
- Conduct well-organized, effective, and friendly kaizen events and project meetings to facilitate collaborative problem-solving and process improvement.
- Manage various projects from start to finish and be able to provide updates to the leadership team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree: preferred disciplines are Industrial / Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 2 years or more of working experience in Lean Manufacturing based activities (internship experience acceptable)
- Experience working in a manufacturing industry
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Nice to Have
- Experience in the aerospace industry
- Strong understanding of Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, A3 Problem Solving, Visual Management, Flow, Kanban, etc.
- Lean or Six Sigma certified
- Project Management certification is a plus
- Experience with Visio, SharePoint, Power BI, AutoCAD (or similar)
Benefits
- competitive compensation package
- annual profit sharing
- matching 401k
- the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
- relocation assistance
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
- Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations
Work Arrangement
On-site
Additional Information
- 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
- This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
- EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
