
Process Improvement Engineer
- Aiken, SC
- $70,629-105,943 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and recommend methods for improving accuracy, efficiency and speed of production processes and provide problem solving training to personnel.
- Develop and implement project plans to attain plant quality goals using standardized problem-solving tools.
- Conducts process audits and coordinate the activities needed to maintain and improve the production system.
- Coordinate and conduct training activities in Quality Dojo.
- Develop and implement quality improvements based on QFL notifications and Pareto analyses provided by Quality.
- Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
- Collaborate in teams and cross-functional groups including global counterparts.
- Communicate with management to develop production process standards and conduct KAIZEN workshops to improve processes.
- Facilitate the communication to stakeholders on schedules, meetings, progress, and pending issues, on a regular basis.
- Serve as Project Manager for designated process improvement projects as assigned by Management and report on workloads, issues, and pending problems.
- Submit progress reports that detail project progress in terms of time schedule and budget performance.
- Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
- Perform special projects as required.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical / Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and 3 years of process improvement engineering experience in the manufacturing industry; or 7 years of process improvement engineering experience in the manufacturing environment.
- "Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time."
- Strong analytical ability and detail orientation where problems are unusual and complex.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others especially on the shop floor.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of design of manufacturing processes.
- Strong knowledge of materials and methods of manufacture.
- Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong organization, planning and follow-up skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Good leadership and change management skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Ability to work overtime as required to support production or project work.
- Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
- Experience with SAP
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Project Management certification