thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components Danville
OPX Engineer
thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components Danville, Danville, Illinois, United States, 61832
OPX Engineer – thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components Danville
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Pay Range $60,500.00/yr - $90,750.00/yr
Responsibilities Do you get excited about innovative cost‑effective initiatives while influencing the buy‑in of others? The OPX Engineer coordinates major aspects of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities across all processes within manufacturing, and as required by the Head of Production. The primary role focuses continually on selected and approved Lean and Continuous Improvement Initiatives to address performance and efficiency issues throughout the Production process.
Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace.
Manages the tkDC continuous improvement programs and actively promotes continual improvement in all processes.
Improves employee satisfaction and communication through the motivation and creation of a high‑performance team.
Creates a Lean environment with a focus on a strong culture of continuous improvement.
Performs value stream mapping activities for all production related processes.
Provides options, support, and suggestions to improvement teams.
Supports continuous improvement documentation and reporting, including task lists, reports, benefit summaries, and presentations.
Coordinates and facilitates internal and external continual improvement meetings and otherwise communicates and collaborates with others.
Regularly communicates continual improvement status to the Management group by the use of charts, presentations, and reports.
Leads cost savings workshops and identifies impact measures on a continuous basis.
Eliminates 8 forms of waste for Lean Manufacturing.
Plans and conducts Kaizen workshops as requested.
Trains new and existing employees on Lean techniques, continuous improvement practices and programs.
Supports the 24‑hour production operation through flexible work hours.
Qualifications and Profile Education Bachelor of Science preferred and/or three to five years of demonstrated experience conducting continuous improvement and Lean practices. Continual Improvement and team training experience in a production and manufacturing environment preferred. Preferred previous experience with: 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Eight Deadly Wastes, Kaizen, problem solving.
Language
Can speak and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical staff at all levels from operator to management, with OEMs and with visitors.
Can read and write to effectively communicate information and technical concepts, and to produce effective written documentation.
Has the ability to present information effectively as well as respond to questions from management groups and customers.
Can correctly interpret documents such as written instructions, spreadsheets, drawings, and manuals.
Technology
Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio.
Maximo computerized maintenance management software.
SAP Integrated Business Software preferred.
Travel: Occasional travel, up to 10% including international.
Benefits
Annual Bonus Eligibility of 6% of your base salary.
$1.50 Shift Premium; $3,120 Minimum Annual Potential.
Perfect Attendance Bonus; $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential.
Performance Productivity Bonus, $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Supplier Discounts.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid Company Holidays.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage.
Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Marathon Health for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
401(K) Plan with 5% Company match.
Company thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the world’s automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state‑of‑the‑art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles. Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO2, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management. With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years. thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work.
Contact We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Notice for California Residents If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection.
EEO Statement The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Pay Range $60,500.00/yr - $90,750.00/yr
Responsibilities Do you get excited about innovative cost‑effective initiatives while influencing the buy‑in of others? The OPX Engineer coordinates major aspects of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities across all processes within manufacturing, and as required by the Head of Production. The primary role focuses continually on selected and approved Lean and Continuous Improvement Initiatives to address performance and efficiency issues throughout the Production process.
Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace.
Manages the tkDC continuous improvement programs and actively promotes continual improvement in all processes.
Improves employee satisfaction and communication through the motivation and creation of a high‑performance team.
Creates a Lean environment with a focus on a strong culture of continuous improvement.
Performs value stream mapping activities for all production related processes.
Provides options, support, and suggestions to improvement teams.
Supports continuous improvement documentation and reporting, including task lists, reports, benefit summaries, and presentations.
Coordinates and facilitates internal and external continual improvement meetings and otherwise communicates and collaborates with others.
Regularly communicates continual improvement status to the Management group by the use of charts, presentations, and reports.
Leads cost savings workshops and identifies impact measures on a continuous basis.
Eliminates 8 forms of waste for Lean Manufacturing.
Plans and conducts Kaizen workshops as requested.
Trains new and existing employees on Lean techniques, continuous improvement practices and programs.
Supports the 24‑hour production operation through flexible work hours.
Qualifications and Profile Education Bachelor of Science preferred and/or three to five years of demonstrated experience conducting continuous improvement and Lean practices. Continual Improvement and team training experience in a production and manufacturing environment preferred. Preferred previous experience with: 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Eight Deadly Wastes, Kaizen, problem solving.
Language
Can speak and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical staff at all levels from operator to management, with OEMs and with visitors.
Can read and write to effectively communicate information and technical concepts, and to produce effective written documentation.
Has the ability to present information effectively as well as respond to questions from management groups and customers.
Can correctly interpret documents such as written instructions, spreadsheets, drawings, and manuals.
Technology
Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio.
Maximo computerized maintenance management software.
SAP Integrated Business Software preferred.
Travel: Occasional travel, up to 10% including international.
Benefits
Annual Bonus Eligibility of 6% of your base salary.
$1.50 Shift Premium; $3,120 Minimum Annual Potential.
Perfect Attendance Bonus; $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential.
Performance Productivity Bonus, $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Supplier Discounts.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid Company Holidays.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage.
Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Marathon Health for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
401(K) Plan with 5% Company match.
Company thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the world’s automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state‑of‑the‑art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles. Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO2, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management. With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years. thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work.
Contact We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Notice for California Residents If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection.
EEO Statement The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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