Continuous Improvement Engineer/Co-Op

Company: Precision Castparts Corp.
Location: Gardena
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

SUMMARY CI Engineer CO-OP/Intern: Implements the manufacturing processes required to ensure achievement of daily, weekly and monthly performance goals in the area safety, quality, throughput, delinquencies, productivity, first pass yield, and variable cost. This position typically spend 80% of work time on the production floor and 20% of work time in an office environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements Join team of experts to determine root cause of top failure modes Determine and implement corrective actions, conduct follow-up to ensure compliance Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, maintenance and purchasing leaders to manage, direct and coordinate all process activities. Develop standard work instructions needed to improve safety, increase quality, reduce machine downtime, increase productivity, reduce scrap and eliminate delinquencies Aid in developing and implementing capital improvement projects to provide cost savings and improve throughput. Work closely with finance and materials management to ensure correct manufacturing costs, process routings, and bill of materials. Ensure employees are trained on production procedures and practices. Work with purchasing and suppliers to improve process reliability and lower costs. Provide manufacturing expertise if and when problems arise. Stay abreast of technological advancements and process improvements, which may impact production. Work with maintenance and manufacturing to ensure all equipment and machinery are set, maintained and adjusted to continually produce high products. Maintain system documentation for processes and procedures. Foster a Safety 24/7 culture; driving safety initiatives to ensure zero safety related incidents annually. Other duties as assigned. Requirements: + Work at least 20 hours per week, on-site. Monday thru Friday, with potential of approved Saturdays + 3 times per week preferred, 2 times per week for no more than 3 consecutive weeks pending approval EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Required Skills: Process improvement knowledge; Black Belt, Lean/Six Sigma preferred. Understanding of total quality management system and tools Language: ability to read and interpret documents and ability to verbally communicate effectively Mathematical: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to apply basic concepts of algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to read and interpret blue prints Ability to read and interpret router instructions and specifications Properly use calipers, micrometers, and other gauge measuring tools. Deadline driven with strong bias toward results achievement; flexible with schedule and shifting priorities. Problem solving and strong organizational skills. Effective written and verbal communication Interpersonal skills. Intermediate to Advanced use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and QAD. Level of Education: Working towards a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Technical Engineering preferred. Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.Requisition ID:621, 622

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