Manager, Engineering Value Stream Mapping

Our esteemed client

Santa Ana, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Engineering Management, Equipment Validation, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Industrial Engineering, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Molding Processes, Multitasking, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Flow, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Profit & Loss, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Sales, Six Sigma, Trend Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Santa Ana, California
POSTED
27 days ago
Our esteemed client is seeking a Manager of Engineering Value Stream/ Continuous Improvement for its expanding Engineering Department.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Employ Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Lean Process methodologies.
  • Develop & modify manufacturing process instructions & visual aids; Train others on new documents.
  • Design & implement process flows via continuous improvement & increased efficiencies
  • Provide support & solve problems to ensure product quality in the production area.
  • Introduce new product in molding areas; Determine set up parameters with molding technicians.
  • Develop work instructions, packaging, layouts, products & process validations.
  • Evaluate & follow up on defects reports; Analyze root cause & trends; Develop improvement plans.
  • Maintain scrap under acceptable levels; Analyze & prepare reduction plans.
  • Interface w/Sales, Production & Quality teams to coordinate the introduction of new products.
  • Utilize measuring & validation equipment effectively.
  • Develop & maintain long-term relationships with vendors & customers.
  • Communicate with client Engineering Teams; Resolve technical issues &inspire client confidence.
  • Leverage injection molding experience to improve overall quality, productivity & profitability.
  • Partner daily with Ambrit’s Project Manager to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.
  • Trains inspectors on process review & quality.
  • Support Ambrit’s quality system  ISO-13485.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering concentration preferred
  • 5-7 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
  • Plastics industry background highly preferred
  • Medical & Aerospace experience highly desirable
 
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • IQMS highly desirable
  • Lean Manufacturing experience highly desirable
  • Exposure to 5S and Six Sigma preferred
 
Personal Characteristics:
  • Drives for results.
  • Multi-tasks effectively.
  • Demonstrates flexibility & patience on a daily basis.
  • Initiates, self-starts & assumes accountability/responsibility daily.
  • Embraces a hands-on environment.
For consideration, please submit a current resume to employment@cmtc.com
 

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