Continuous Improvement Engineer (Lean Manufacturing)
Company: RTC Aerospace
Location: Chatsworth
Posted on: May 11, 2024
Job Description:
About RTC Aerospace:RTC Aerospace is a 60-year-old aerospace
manufacturer of complex, high-tolerance, difficult-to-machine
parts. We have 4 facilities across the nation bringing exceptional
cellular manufacturing capabilities and unique engineered solutions
to our clients' designed products. We are a company driven by
ambitious individuals, working together to become an industry
leader in lean-cell manufacturing. Come be a part of something
exceptional at RTC Aerospace! How You'll Make an Impact The
Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer develops and improves
process capabilities and efficiencies in support of Company
strategies and goals. In cooperation with management and staff,
identifies key processes to be developed and/or improved. Once
identified, the CI Engineer develops teams and tools to measure,
analyze, implement/optimize and monitor process improvements. What
you'll be doing as a Continuous Improvement Engineer:
- Working a Full-time, onsite position at our Chatsworth,
California location.
- Assess and recommend to management key processes for
development and/or improvement. Scope of responsibility includes
all administrative and operational processes.
- Support and track progress against annual Continuous
Improvement Plan.
- Create, analyzes and measures processes.
- Leads, facilitates, and supports project teams.
- Uses appropriate tools to achieve objectives including Lean and
Six Sigma methodologies, SMED, A3, 5 Whys, and Effect Diagrams and
Pareto Analysis.
- Defines process with the correct resources to implement plans,
including commitment of internal staff time, recommending tooling
purchases, equipment acquisitions, and outside services for
efficiency.
- Performs time studies.
- Other duties may be assigned by Operations Excellence
Lead.
- Manage 6S Program / Conduct 6S Audits.
- Manage Machine Efficiency.
- Daily shop floor that's working with operators on tooling and
process optimization / manage operator recommendations, ideas and
actions.
- Executing each project by the deadline.
- Review MO's prior to release for:
- Engineering Standards review and update
- Improvement opportunities
- Preparation of Machine Performance
- Identify each KPI for tracking
- Lead brainstorming, Value Stream Mapping and Pareto Analysis to
identify and quantify improvement opportunities.
- Lead A3 Problem-Solving
- Lead Kaizen Events
- Lead Six Sigma Projects (DMAIC)
- Responsible for continuous improvement activities, such us
kaizen, layout, SMED, etc., in order to improve productivity of the
operation.Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in lean manufacturing.
- Formal training and experience in project management and Kaizen
facilitation.
- Experience in continuous improvement activities, lean
manufacturing, six sigma principles.
- Basic shop math.
- Good Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Leadership ability.
- Ability to multitask.Preferred Requirements:
- CNC programming experience.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field of
study.
- Certification from a Six Sigma belt program. Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described
here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently required to do the following:
- Ability to lift or move up to 50lbs.
- Reach forward, up, down and to the side in order to move
equipment.
- Continuous standing and walking throughout the workday.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to manipulate,
handle, or feel material.
- Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Work
Environment: A large percentage of work time is spent in a machine
shop where temperatures vary from hot to cold. The environment may
also include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vapor from coolant,
etc. Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company,
and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is
required. Compensation and Benefits: Employee Benefits: Medical,
dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, long-term
disability and 401(k) with up to 6% QACA company match. The
Continuous Improvement Engineer Compensation range for onsite
California applicants is $70,000 - $80,000 annual salary
commensurate with experience. Some shifts may include shift
differential pay rates. Other site ranges may differ.Please note
this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or
without notice. This position must meet Export Control compliance
requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. -
120.15 is required. RTC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including
sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin,
disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Affirmative
Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive
information on RTC's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants
requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the
application and/or interview process, please contact the RTC Human
Resources Department. If you are a qualified individual with a
disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an
accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use
or access our career center as a result of your disability. To
request an accommodation, contact the RTC Human Resources
Department. Candidates will receive consideration without
discrimination in accordance with the requirements of article 9 to
chapter XVIII of the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code, federal
and state laws of California. If you are a qualified individual
with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to
request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your
ability to use or access our career center as a result of your
disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human
Resources Department. Compensation details: 70000-80000 Yearly
SalaryPIc02bbdc4d541-31181-34389157
Keywords: RTC Aerospace, Covina , Continuous Improvement Engineer (Lean Manufacturing), Engineering , Chatsworth, California
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