Process Improvement Engineer

At Rolls-Royce, we see sustainability in the field of drive and energy solutions as both the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity of our time. Thats why we have set targets to reach Net Zero by 2050. In our Power Systems division, we have set an even more aggressive target to reduce our CO2 emissions by 35% by 2030 (from 2019 levels). It is within Power Systems that we provide world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solutions brand, mtu.

Innovation takes curiosity, and that is the force that drives us. We promote a corporate culture of respect, trust and curiosity. These are thing thinks that give rise to passion to move things forward and improve them for the future. Our goal is to create an engaging environment where all employees can fully develop themselves and their potential.

• Develop and recommend methods for improving accuracy, efficiency and speed of production processes and provide problem solving training to personnel.
• Develop and implement project plans to attain plant quality goals using standardized problem-solving tools.
• Conducts process audits and coordinate the activities needed to maintain and improve the production system.
• Coordinate and conduct training activities in Quality Dojo.
• Develop and implement quality improvements based on QFL notifications and Pareto analyses provided by Quality.
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
• Collaborate in teams and cross-functional groups including global counterparts.
• Communicate with management to develop production process standards and conduct KAIZEN workshops to improve processes.
• Facilitate the communication to stakeholders on schedules, meetings, progress, and pending issues, on a regular basis.
• Serve as Project Manager for designated process improvement projects as assigned by Management and report on workloads, issues, and pending problems.
• Submit progress reports that detail project progress in terms of time schedule and budget performance.
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required.

Process Improvement Engineer

MTU Aiken Plant (Graniteville, SC)

Engineering

EXEMPT

MUS – Salaried

Required:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical / Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and 3 years of process improvement engineering experience in the manufacturing industry; or 7 years of process improvement engineering experience in the manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical ability and detail orientation where problems are unusual and complex.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others especially on the shop floor.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of design of manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of materials and methods of manufacture.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong organization, planning and follow-up skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Good leadership and change management skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work overtime as required to support production or project work.
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

Preferred:

• Experience with SAP
• Six Sigma Black Belt
• Project Management certification

Work Conditions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Daily work is performed in a general manufacturing, office, and test cell environment.
This position has compressed work schedule to align with production (Monday through Thursday).

While performing tasks for this position, the employee is regularly requested to perform work on a computer inside and occasionally outside of the work environment. Also, the employee will occasionally be required to work in environmental conditions where there are fumes and dust. Finally, the employee will be frequently requested to perform tasks in environmental conditions where there are unpleasant odors and gases. Please note, the conditions can be hazardous.

While performing physical demands of the position, occasionally the employee will be occasionally requested to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and squat. Also, the employee will be regularly requested to sit within a particular work environment. Next, the employee will frequently be requested to walk inside and outside the work environment. Finally, an employee will be regularly requested to grasp and manipulate items in a maneuverable manner to perform daily tasks.

There are no special vision requirements for this position.

Equipment:
Computer, Copier, Phone, Fax

Rolls-Royce Solutions America is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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