Process Improvement Engineer

Title: Process Improvement Engineer

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and recommend methods for improving accuracy, efficiency and speed of production processes and provide problem solving training to personnel.

• Develop and implement project plans to attain plant quality goals using standardized problem-solving tools.

• Conducts process audits and coordinate the activities needed to maintain and improve the production system.

• Coordinate and conduct training activities in Quality Dojo.

• Develop and implement quality improvements based on QFL notifications and Pareto analyses provided by Quality.

• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.

• Collaborate in teams and cross-functional groups including global counterparts.

• Communicate with management to develop production process standards and conduct KAIZEN workshops to improve processes.

• Facilitate the communication to stakeholders on schedules, meetings, progress, and pending issues, on a regular basis.

• Serve as Project Manager for designated process improvement projects as assigned by Management and report on workloads, issues, and pending problems.

• Submit progress reports that detail project progress in terms of time schedule and budget performance.

• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.

• Perform special projects as required.

Basic Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical / Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and 3 years of process improvement engineering experience in the manufacturing industry; or 7 years of process improvement engineering experience in the manufacturing environment.

• “Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.” 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong analytical ability and detail orientation where problems are unusual and complex.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others especially on the shop floor.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong knowledge of design of manufacturing processes.

• Strong knowledge of materials and methods of manufacture.

• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Strong organization, planning and follow-up skills.

• Strong project management skills.

• Good leadership and change management skills.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

• Ability to work overtime as required to support production or project work.

• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

• Experience with SAP

• Six Sigma Black Belt

• Project Management certification

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Benefits

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.
 

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.