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Sharp Services · 23 hours ago

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Allentown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

Sharp Services is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer who is a subject matter expert in facilitating good change and leading cross-functional teams. The role involves establishing project scopes, leading structured problem-solving activities, and implementing lean/Six Sigma tools to improve business processes and operational efficiency.

Health CareLife Science

Hiring Manager

Kristine Chimics

Responsibilities

Assist in establishing project scope and goals, resource requirements and a list of deliverables as required

Facilitate cross-functional teams in structured problem solving (A3) activity

Ability to lead and implement lean/Six Sigma tools or methods including but not limited to: 5S, kaizen events, value stream mapping, SMED, visual management techniques, metrics and KPIs, standard work, 7/8 Wastes, analysis of variance (ANOVA), control charts, DMAIC, etc

Develop new and/or revised business processes throughout the assigned COE, from product/process concept to operations to all support activities/functions. Implementation or changes may improve process flow, methods of work, layout, tools, fixtures and/or equipment

Coordinate the COE cost reductions, Project Initiation document (PID) formation and continuous improvement activities

Analyze work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of manning resources (direct and indirect) and equipment

Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment

Evaluate standards for material, labor and overhead

Identifies and facilitates projects to change product attributes (structures, routings, etc.) in order to realize improvements to productivity and/or quality

Qualification

Lean/Six SigmaContinuous ImprovementProject ManagementA3 Problem SolvingValue Stream MappingData AnalysisProcess ImprovementCGMP KnowledgeCross-functional Team Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from a four-year college or university ideally in a technical discipline (Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering)

Two to five years related experience in cGMP packaging or related industry and/or training