Lead Engineer, Continuous Improvement

Job description

The Impact You'll Make Now is a great time to join our Power Solutions Team in Brooklyn! We are seeking to hire an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer (Change Agent) who will be responsible for managing the Lean manufacturing initiatives in our Brooklyn, OH facility. The incumbent will utilize robust problem-solving techniques to drive improvements in the organization’s safety, operational performance, customer service levels, and overall financial health. What You’ll Be Doing Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: • Works with the leadership team to lead the development and implementation of the site’s Continuous Improvement strategy, actions, cross-functional activities, and lean culture • Drives improvement activities including training, mentoring, facilitating Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, tool deployment, benchmarking, etc. • Provides site Lean and Six Sigma training and mentoring. • Ensure cooperation and compliance with corporate lean initiative and divisional guidelines and standards • Provide input, distribute and follow-up on lean manufacturing targets • Closely monitor the KPI’s and ensure corrective actions on deviations to the plan • Lead the roll-out of lean activities/programs • Work with employees to achieve productivity improvements that support the operating budget/targets improvement targets that meet or exceed Danfoss Drives’ targets • Work with the organization to ensure lean concepts and tools are used in daily work • Support manufacturing engineering team with projects and daily initiatives • Continue to develop personal skills in the application of lean tools and the overall competencies What We're Looking For Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or Operations Management • 3 years’ experience working in an extensive lean manufacturing program • Experience in MRP II Systems, SAP preferred • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) • Results oriented with track record of delivering bottom-line improvements • Team leadership and development skills Job Criteria • Demonstrated experience in Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing methodology, techniques and roadmaps. • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in continuous improvement methods, strategic management, project management and an ability to have fun while successfully deploying the tools. • Excellent communication skills, proven capability to lead change in a team environment • Thorough understanding of problem-solving methodologies used in determining root cause and formulating corrective action. • Demonstrated analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative. • Demonstrated proficiency in various software applications like MS Office suite, SharePoint. • Knowledge of manufacturing principles and technical specifications to support plant competencies. • Ability to direct and lead cross-functional process improvement teams across teams. What You'll Get from Us We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great. Ready to Make a Difference? If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.