Continuous Improvement Engineer - CONTI006116-00001DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Continuous Improvement Engineer perform industrial engineering assignments and complete projects to improve operating performance and reduce waste, delays and costs. Analyze current plant and equipment layout, fabrication methods, and material flow and handling; research and implement changes based upon leading edge technologies and engineering principles. Lead manufacturing initiatives that maximize material, equipment and personnel efficiencies.Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related degree; Master's Degree is a plus.
4 years of progressive process improvement projects experience.
Steel fabrication, Precast concrete or heavy construction/manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience in line layout or design for manufacturing projects.
Demonstrate excellent project management and communication skills.
Formal Lean training preferred.
Proficient PC skills, i.e. Microsoft Office.
Ability to independently identify, research, plan and implement projects to improve safety or reduce waste.Essential Job Functions:
Support efforts to meet manufacturing planning schedule requirements by improving existing facilities layout, equipment/tool utilization, engineering processes/procedures, production methods and material usage/flow.
Support initiatives associated with capacity expansion including upgrades to existing manufacturing facilities, new facility start-ups and technology upgrades.
Support capital project management including identifying problems, recommending solutions, justifying capital, cost savings and project management.
Participate in the evaluation and implementation of co-worker ideas generated through the continuous improvement efforts.
Identify and introduce new engineering concepts and available technologies leading to improving operation performance. Contribute towards achieving a safer work environment by incorporating ergonomic engineering concepts into recommended changes.
Review and improve manufacturing standard operating procedures. Maintain and audit system for long term viability.
Works with Production Scheduling and Control to troubleshoot issues and works to bring them to resolution within the required timeframe.
Work closely with Estimating Department to fine tune existing standards, analyze variances and establish new standards.
Collaborate with Quality Control, Production Scheduling, Estimating, Purchasing, Operations and Human Resources regarding all-important projects, which impact existing systems for which they are accountable.
Participate in the development of new or improved products.
Foster co-worker participation and teamwork by involving functional teams in solving problems and implementing changes.
Provide regular progress reports on status of projects, issues and timetables for their completion.
May serve on various committees or cross-functional teams to assist solving problems outside day to day scope of job.
Attend various operational meetings to share information on goals progress and collect data or information impacting area of responsibility.
Attend agreed upon technical or managerial seminars/courses.
Perform other assignments as assigned by the supervisor.Marginal Job Functions:
Duties performed which are not critical to the successful completion of the essential job functions:
May serve on various committees or cross-functional teams to assist solving problems outside day to day scope of job.
Attend various operational meetings to share information on goals progress and collect data or information impacting area of responsibility.
Attend agreed upon technical or managerial seminars/courses.
Perform other assignments as assigned by the QC/ CI Manager.Working for High Concrete Group:
High Concrete Group LLC combines inn vation, proven technology, more than three-quarters of a century's experience as a precast company, and nearly 50 years as a precaster.
Tuition Assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs which are job related and approved in advance by your supervisor.
Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential assistance for any type of personal issue you or your eligible dependents are experiencing.
High Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to the children of High co-workers working at least 1,000 hours per year and employed for at least two years. Recipients are awarded $4,000 for each year they are enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited degree program.
Good Measure Award is presented periodically to an individual or team from each of the High companies who exemplifies The High Philosophy and who has gone above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide "Good Measure."
Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision available for full-time coworkers. Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers and is earned annually on your anniversary date. You may carry over a portion of your hours into the next anniversary year.
401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match.Experience
Required
4 year(s): Progressive industrial engineering experienceEducation
Required
Bachelors or better in Engineering or related fieldBehaviors
Required
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellPreferred
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingMotivations
Preferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity