Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation · 2 days ago
Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer
Springfield, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSilfex, Inc., a division of Lam Research Corporation, is a leading provider of precision silicon components for the semiconductor industry. The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for facilitating waste elimination initiatives, coaching team members on Lean/Continuous Improvement tools, and driving process improvements across the organization.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Lead, guide and support formal and informal training sessions using Silfex Core Criteria
Track key performance indicators (including CI Maturity), develop/implement corrective actions / countermeasures, and uphold accountability systems
Supports daily change management activities while providing the appropriate levels of support and coaching
Embraces and Supports: Silfex Mission, Guiding Principles, and Core Values
Uses analytical, statistical, and data-driven approaches for mapping out current-state / future-state opportunities within any business department (Finance, Planning, Maintenance, Engineering, Production, Quality, Safety, etc.)
Engage team members with a “I do (teach), you do, we do (in this journey together)” coaching style
Play a key part in building and developing teams to identify & reduce waste, improve customer satisfaction, and reduce costs (downtime, cycle times, etc.)
Supplies authentic positive reinforcement through daily catch-ball exercises
Effectively communicates timely updates with ongoing initiatives, including: Kaizen Event updates, CI Projects, Just-Do-It’s, and Wins of the Week
Has technical expertise to ‘hit the ground running’ with teaching Lean/CI tools/concepts effectively – i.e. – application experience of multiple Kaizen Events for several different tools with success stories and Lessons Learned. A ‘relevant’ first-hand teacher/coach
Has a proactive, what’s next’ eagerness to go Identify the next Lean/CI opportunity by knocking on doors
Collaboratively manage work cell(s)/value stream(s) with technical Lead Person(s) and/or Supervisors driving continuous quality and performance improvements based on established metrics. Develop strong relationships with Engineering to assist with goal achievement
Promotes Accountability (internal and external) to all liaison initiative. Maintains self-management using Leader Standard Work
Can maintain Standardized approaches to a normal workday while having a healthy balance of ‘outside of the box’ creativity as well. Can see the big picture and inject new ideas as necessary
Can maintain a healthy balance of managing and facilitating multiple assignments in a given period, with discernment for priority
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, ideally within engineering or production management, with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years experience with a Master's degree
In depth knowledge of factory processes including engineering/technical support, production planning, and staffing to meet delivery requirements
Ability to lead change and establish operational metrics/key indications for process control, communication and performance improvement
Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities, make sound decisions and work effectively in a team environment
Ability to effectively supervise, motivate and direct production personnel
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills – write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and respond to questions from managers, customers, general public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to define and solve technical problems
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Preferred
Preferred Six Sigma Black Belt, AME Bronze, or equivalent Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience
Benefits
Comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment
Company
Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation
A Lam Research Company, providing precision silicon components powering global semiconductor innovation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2006-10-10Acquired
Leadership Team
Brandee Randall
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Caryl Marvin
Sr. HR Business Partner
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