Job Requirements

Essential Job Functions:

Evaluate work of others and/or conduct work, at an advanced level.Provide technical insight to analyse supplier risks and opportunitiesAudit and develop suppliers to reduce cost/lead time, increase capacity and ensure process conformance.Drive supplier production and quality improvement at each supplierLead process improvements and define financial savings calculation and validationFacilitate and lead cross-functional teams to achieve Kaizen objectivesDocument current processes and propose improved processes through Charters, Value Stream Maps (VSM), and problem-solving tools.Standardize processes across supplier value streams, developing Standard Operating Procedures, standard work elements, 5S activities, displaying manufacturing Key Process Indicators (KPIs) across facilityManage and use project management tools to plan and track product/production transition and readiness from supplier/OEM to supplier – start with risk assessment, transfer (tangible/intangible) inputs through process qualification at new supplier.Conduct and validate production readiness and eliminate any risks that will prevent suppliers from meeting performance targets;Maintain supplier capability road map (ready now, ready soon, ready later)Identify Root-Cause and Corrective-Action (RCCA), process non conformances / monitor part containment / confirm supplier’s RootCause-Corrective Actions investigations, Gemba Walk with purpose of developing continuous improvement of suppliers’ quality, cycle, and delivery performance.Deliver training related to Lean Six Sigma principles, methods and tools.Perform related duties as assigned.Ability to Communicate in Technical French and English

Potential Additional Responsibilities:

Support project management and program management to quote and close work packages.Develop work instructions to implement best practices / lessons learned and ensure repeatabilityParticipate in technical reviews within your knowledge baseAbility to effectively manage multiple projects of various diverse scope. Escalate issues when needed in a timely manner.Ability to influence without authority to drive quality and speed to meet commitment datesWork closely with Quest and customer personnel to understand pain points and high visibility issuesUtilize SMEs on cross-functional teams throughout Europe (i.e. manufacturing experts in castings, brazing etc., Quality Engineers, Procurement specialists, etc.) to identify, escalate and/or provide corrective action solutions.

Work Experience

Specialized Knowledge / Skills:

Ability to apply lean management principles, problem solving skills,tools, and techniques; A3, PDCA, VSM, Standard work, SMED, TPM,5S-Visual Factory, Daily Management System, Cell Design.Ability to read, analyse and interpret engineering prints, drawings, and layouts.Technical background in component assembly, machining, castings,forgings or other advanced manufacturing operations.Advanced understanding of capacity modelling, time-studies, balance workloadExperience with quality systems and/or industry standards complianceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent Microsoft Office SkillsAbility to communicate at all levels of the organization to drive changes, resolve issues, and understand risk to compliance and the business.Identify supplier risk, sensing risk, making sure supplier parts are producible and supplier has capacity.Strong written and verbal communication skills with effective documentation management skills

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience is desired.5+ years working experience in manufacturing working asmanufacturing engineer, industrial engineer, or production supervisor applying Lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools with a continued proven track record of performance achievement, and growth with increased level of responsibility in an operations environmentLean / Six Sigma Green belt certification or equivalent experienceExperience training and coaching others in problem solving methodologies

Desired Skills:

Good communication in English (oral & written) &Interpersonal skillsCustomer focus - ability to build and developcustomer & supplier relationshipsOrganisational agilityProblem solving abilityLogical thinking Effective time management Results driven outlook