Business Excellence Project Engineer - Military Veterans

Job Posting Start Date 11-11-2024 Job Posting End Date 01-11-2025

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Business Excellence Project Engineer located in Columbia SC.

Reporting to the Sr. NPI Manager the Business Excellence Project Engineer involves continuously driving a culture of excellence in the organization. Enabling waste removal activities using lean and six sigma approaches and tools and guiding actions to a sustainable conclusion. Provides coordination of new product and EC introduction activities and support for ongoing manufacturing activities / problems related to specific products.

What a typical day looks like:

• Promote Lean Enterprise Values to reduce waste and enhance sustainability.
• Implement Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) to streamline processes and cut costs.
• Develop best practices and conduct training to foster a Lean culture.
• Facilitate workshops and use data for cost savings.
• Achieve Lean and Six Sigma certifications for expertise.
• Assess product test results and coordinate with the Customer Focus Team on production issues.
• Effectively manage maintenance technicians across multiple shifts.
• Evaluate product specifications and collaborate with support teams to resolve issues.
• Oversee prototype manufacturing, analyze compliance data, and implement design changes.
• Focus on product development, problem-solving, and quality maintenance.
• Utilize mathematical concepts and apply them to practical situations.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field, military technical training or equivalent education and training.
• 6 years of related experience and/or trade knowledge
• Experience with working on highly automated machinery and robotics.
• Communicate effectively with employees, manufacturing support, and peers.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing demands.
• Have a solid understanding and practical experience with PLC and automated systems, particularly in robotics, process, or material handling.

Here are a few examples of what you will get for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailer

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Job Category
Production Engineering

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

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