Continuous Improvement / Lean Engineer
Location: Louisville, KY
Reporting to: CI/Lean Engineering Manager
Position Requirements
The Continuous Improvement / Lean Engineer is responsible for implementing Continuous Improvement and Lean manufacturing engineering at Koch Filter. Key responsibilities include:
- Develop Objectives and Goals: Recommend and develop long-range and short-range objectives and goals using lean manufacturing principles. Coordinate senior management lean visions through weekly Lean/Operations & Lean/Engineering meetings.
- Evaluate Manufacturing Systems: Identify areas for improvement and efficiency in existing manufacturing systems. Set objectives with upper management and communicate plans and visions to the workforce through training and team meetings.
- Maintain Lean Manufacturing Methods: Track departmental hourly rates and issues, monitor production performance, and conduct weekly Gemba walks to discuss performance and accountability with management teams.
- Manage Lean Master Project List: Assist CI/Lean Engineering Manager in preparing Lean capital requests, cost appraisals, and estimates.
- Facilitate Lean Activities: Serve as facilitator for teams during lean manufacturing activities and technique implementation, including Kaizen events company-wide.
- Implement Projects: Plan and facilitate project implementation, maintain Lean Progression Status spreadsheets, Lean project calendar, and report annual lean assessments.
- Provide Technical Support: Offer technical support to staff as needed, stabilize positive results by teaching supervisors how to train new standards using TWI methodology (Training Within Industry).
- Assist in New Product Development: Design for Manufacturability (DFM), new process work balances, and layouts.
- Roll Out Products: Implement pilot and existing products to other factory areas, including new facilities.
Qualifications
- Education: Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of Lean experience in manufacturing.
- Skills: Good communication and planning skills, proficient in MS Excel and Word.
Language Skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Computer Skills
- Knowledge of computer software, Outlook Internet software, and Microsoft programs such as Excel and Word.
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
- Frequently required to climb or balance.
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Join us at Koch Filter and be part of a team that values your expertise and invests in your growth while making a lasting impact. Apply now and build your best future with us.