Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Process EngineerJob location: Fairfield, CTJob Type: Fulltime (with benefits)Job DescriptionThe Process Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement with close supervision fromOperations Manager. Core focus includes: Lean value stream mapping/process support andimplementation, process monitoring (by applying cost effective methods using Six Sigma), statisticalprocess control, FMEA etc. - to drive improvements in safety, productivity, and quality. Provide fullsupport within all manufacturing departments and organizations to serve as a technical expert. Needsto excel in the application of continuous improvement skills, driving improvement initiatives, usingcross-functional teams, while maintaining positive employee relations, team-oriented, problem solvingand accountability.Duties and responsibilitiesResponsible for helping lead lean manufacturing efforts and can manage safety, productivity,and quality improvement projects to support rapid improvement.Responsible for the continuous improvement of process capability.Develop cross functional Kaizen teams to address organizational wide continuous improvementinitiatives. Lead Kaizen events focused on efficiency improvements and cost reduction efforts,and reported progress to management. Follow-up Kaizen events and ensure proper metrics areinstalled to ensure sustainment of improvements.Provides solutions to manufacturing process problems utilizing lean principles. Modifying celllayouts utilizing lean value stream principles where feasible. Identifies and recommendsimprovements of accurate cell capacity and production rates.Understands and applies TPM (Preventative Maintenance) to equipment and facilities.Implement and maintain Visual Factory and 5 S systems on the production floor and in supportareas. Identify wasteful activities and understand why they should be eliminated using Lean SixSigma methodologyEnsure repeatable product quality and on-time delivery to our customer base. Assist in thedevelopment and implementation of corrective action.QualificationsRequired Associates Diploma or equivalent work experienceMinimum 3-5 years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment with increasingresponsibilities.Minimum Six Sigma Certificate: Lean Six Sigma GreenbeltDemonstrate knowledge and experience with OSHA regulations, workplace safety programs,basic ergonomics ERP / MRP softwareOther duties as designed by management