Continuous Improvement Engineer - Level III from Joulé

Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer III
Location: On-site, Lakewood, CO
Schedule: M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM
Pay: $107,000 - $133,800 - Target Bonus on Base: 7%, inclusive relocation package for the right candidate (bonus, excellent healthcare benefits, unlimited PTO
Type: Direct/Permanent
Start date: Immediate

Overview:
Our client a global medical device company, is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position Continuous Improvement Engineer III to provide leadership and guidance to cross functional managers to deliver site specific improvements using Lean and continuous improvement methodology and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) and DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) methodologies to actively participate in continuous improvement projects that impact product quality and services and aligns quality management system processes with current business requirements for the successful execution of key business strategic initiatives and develop new processes that have a significant impact on multiple disciplines.
• Applies E3 concept (Engage, Enable, Empower) within project activities to ensure project sustainability with affected work force, supervisors, and leaders.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cross functional managers to deliver site specific improvements using Lean and continuous improvement methodology and tools.
• Support digital/technology transformation efforts by participating and inputting into activities such as value stream and process mapping to optimize new and changed process and technologies.
• Lead/Support in identifying LEAN/Continuous Improvement needs along with cross functional business partners and help assess priorities and develop implementation plans.
• Leads, coaches, and provides oversight of the Quality Idea Generation Program. Assess system effectiveness to identify unplanned training needs/system gaps and assure personnel engagement.
• Gathers and analyzes data for monthly reporting regarding metrics, performance, and progress of ongoing projects.
• Perform audits and assessments for the evaluation of implemented improvements and consistency across global sites.
• Support digital/technology transformation efforts and Center of Laboratory Excellence implementation efforts by participating and inputting into activities such as value stream and process mapping to optimize new and changed process and technologies.
• Displays accessibility and sought out for consultation on a broad range of complex technical and industry issues engineering staff and management.  
• Works on complex issues where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Keeps updated on recent technical advances within the industry and applies this knowledge to products and processes.
• Mentors less experienced engineers.
• Collaborates and ensures alignment with key leaders and stakeholders cross-functionally and within Quality.
• Anticipates problems, generates technically advanced alternatives, and implements innovative solutions for complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis requires evaluation of intangibles.  
• Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results.
• Engages actively with, inspires, and drives the effectiveness of teams that integrate multiple functions/disciplines and have broad business impact.   
• Understands the impact process change in one area will have on other areas and manages the impact of changes.
• Identifies risks and understands how to approach and complete multiple tasks/projects, avoiding major delays in schedules and product introduction or eventual loss of business. 
• Work direction responsibility may include technicians and junior engineers.
• May work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing and regulatory compliance issues.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of business operations and/or plant manufacturing or engineering experience, which includes 2 years of demonstrated process improvement program success.
• Two years of GMP manufacturing experience required. Knowledge of FDA regulatory and ISO requirements and trends affecting medical devices and drug combination products preferred.
• Black Belt LEAN /Six Sigma certification training or comparable preferred or must be able to complete within first year.
• Professional communication skills and proven leadership capabilities.
• Project management experience and certification preferred.
• Experience in development/assessment of automated and manual assembly manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Team, Excel, Power Point, Minitab (requirements) and Power BI (preferred).