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Lean / Continuous Improvement Engineer

hace 4 meses


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Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with our partners, customers and the world of science, we develop leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for 40 market segments. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of over 10 billion euros.

At Freudenberg Medical, we make products that save and improve the lives of people every day, all around the world. We are a global provider for medical device design and manufacturing with more than 2,000 employees. Innovation is at the core of our company, and we are proud of our industry-leading quality, lean manufacturing, and focus on innovation in products and processing technologies. Freudenberg Medical is an exciting place to work with lots of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career. Come join us and together we can make a difference in the future of healthcare.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plan, organize, and execute Kaizen events. Ensure full and timely closure of Kaizen event action list(s).
- Train other staff in Lean systems (White belt) and tools. Training to be completed primarily by real practical projects / Kaizen events in conjunction with theoretical learning.
- Track, execute, and take accountability for continuous improvement savings and results. Propose medium impact savings projects ($10 - $50k annually).
- Collaborate with manufacturing areas to ensure that Lean is used in a manner that supports and enhances other company programs and systems, such as the Quality System, Theory of Constraints, Capacity Model, safety programs, etc.
- Propose problem solving / troubleshooting sessions related to issues in productivity, downtime, equipment and scrap.
- Pareto the scrap and work with the cell team to develop action plans to reduce and/or eliminate the scrap.
- Support the GROWTTH’s Manager’s and other company’s personnel in continuous improvement efforts to improve processes, line flow, line balance, equipment, etc.
- Communicate effectively with manufacturing and management regarding lean initiatives and results.

**Qualifications**:

- 2+ years experience in manufacturing industry (medical device, OEM or contract manufacturing).
- 1+ year in a Lean Six Sigma position.
- Experience in leading the transformation of a manufacturing site through implementation lean six sigma methodologies while achieving targeted savings.
- Previous experience in leading Operational Excellence initiatives in a manufacturing site.
- Experience in training in lean six sigma methodologies and in mentoring individuals on projects.
- Bachelor in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) area.
- Industrial engineer or similar is preferred.
- Lean Systems/Six Sigma Green Belt trained (certified is a plus)
- Demonstrable knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and Kaizen methodology (Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Lean Admin, 5S, SMED (Single Minute Exchange Die), SWIP (Standard Work in Process), TPM (Total Productive Maintentance), Six Sigma)
- Intermediate skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Knowledge in Minitab or similar statistic software is a plus.
- English level: fluent (B2).

Some of your Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion: Enter a diversity-driven world of innovation

Training / Career development: Programs to supercharge skills and expertise

Meal allowance: Allowance makes meals more affordable

Sustainability / Community service: Making a difference with sustainability, community service

Company events: Events to built teams and relationships prime for accomplishment

Additional Information

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