CaptiveAire Systems
Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer
CaptiveAire Systems, West Union, Iowa, United States, 52175
Position Summary
This role will be working within the manufacturing facility and will be responsible for maintaining facility organization, quality and improving manufacturing efficiency. What You Will Do
Review logged internal quality issues to identify areas for improvement and develop means to eliminate issues from occurring (RCA’s) Spend time on the plant floor observing all aspects of manufacturing and identify and improve manufacturing waste Collaborate, organize, and lead multi-team departmental Kaizen events to improve workstation organization, overall workflow, and throughput Majority of the day will be spent on the production floor, observing and implementing permanent solutions to Safety, Quality, and Production issues Work with Safety, Quality, and Production teams to plan out and implement process improvements Implement error-proofing processes to ensure consistent high-quality products for end users Primary Job Responsibilities
Help maintain a continuous improvement mentality with focus on Kaizen across your facility Observe, investigate, and effectively communicate process improvement projects to all relevant stakeholders Collaborate with plant management and the corporate Continuous Improvement Lead to execute on process enhancements that maximize productivity for your location Proactively look for process improvements and reducing or eliminating manufacturing waste in daily workflows Lead cross-functional teams while implementing 6S projects in various manufacturing workspaces Coach and mentor others on Kaizen, lean manufacturing, and 6S methodologies and practices Drive the standardization of processes and implementation of projects as assigned by the quality manager and corporate Continuous Improvement Lead Analyze and evaluate existing facility processes and procedures; discuss possible Safety, Quality and Productivity related improvements with plant management and the corporate Continuous Improvement Lead Additional tasks on an as needed basis as defined by the Quality Manager Report directly to the Quality Manager at your facility Travel up to 5% Job Requirements
2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on quality 4-year technical degree in an electrical, electronics or mechanically oriented curriculum Excellent communication skills Meticulous with exceptional attention to detail Experience analyzing data and identifying trends Multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities Strong emphasis on quality and maintaining a safe work environment Physical Requirements
Ability to work standing for extended periods Required to use ladder, forklift or other means to obtain parts for product assembly Ability to use power and hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance Disability and life insurance based on medical election 401k with employer match Paid holidays PTO based on tenure Flexible spending account (FSA) Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License Relocation assistance Salary
$65k-$95k base, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits. Equal Employment Opportunity
CaptiveAire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status. This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position. Employees in this position are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with CaptiveAire’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.
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This role will be working within the manufacturing facility and will be responsible for maintaining facility organization, quality and improving manufacturing efficiency. What You Will Do
Review logged internal quality issues to identify areas for improvement and develop means to eliminate issues from occurring (RCA’s) Spend time on the plant floor observing all aspects of manufacturing and identify and improve manufacturing waste Collaborate, organize, and lead multi-team departmental Kaizen events to improve workstation organization, overall workflow, and throughput Majority of the day will be spent on the production floor, observing and implementing permanent solutions to Safety, Quality, and Production issues Work with Safety, Quality, and Production teams to plan out and implement process improvements Implement error-proofing processes to ensure consistent high-quality products for end users Primary Job Responsibilities
Help maintain a continuous improvement mentality with focus on Kaizen across your facility Observe, investigate, and effectively communicate process improvement projects to all relevant stakeholders Collaborate with plant management and the corporate Continuous Improvement Lead to execute on process enhancements that maximize productivity for your location Proactively look for process improvements and reducing or eliminating manufacturing waste in daily workflows Lead cross-functional teams while implementing 6S projects in various manufacturing workspaces Coach and mentor others on Kaizen, lean manufacturing, and 6S methodologies and practices Drive the standardization of processes and implementation of projects as assigned by the quality manager and corporate Continuous Improvement Lead Analyze and evaluate existing facility processes and procedures; discuss possible Safety, Quality and Productivity related improvements with plant management and the corporate Continuous Improvement Lead Additional tasks on an as needed basis as defined by the Quality Manager Report directly to the Quality Manager at your facility Travel up to 5% Job Requirements
2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on quality 4-year technical degree in an electrical, electronics or mechanically oriented curriculum Excellent communication skills Meticulous with exceptional attention to detail Experience analyzing data and identifying trends Multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities Strong emphasis on quality and maintaining a safe work environment Physical Requirements
Ability to work standing for extended periods Required to use ladder, forklift or other means to obtain parts for product assembly Ability to use power and hand tools, as well as electrical testing and measuring equipment Ability to lift 35 to 50 pounds independently Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance Disability and life insurance based on medical election 401k with employer match Paid holidays PTO based on tenure Flexible spending account (FSA) Tuition reimbursement, including for Professional Engineering (PE) License Relocation assistance Salary
$65k-$95k base, negotiable dependent on experience, with additional monthly bonus based on productivity and profits. Equal Employment Opportunity
CaptiveAire Systems, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We review applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time we are not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status. This position is classified as a safety-sensitive position. Employees in this position are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with CaptiveAire’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.
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