We are looking for CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER
Petersen inc takes great pride in the talented people that come to work here. We offer market leading pay, benefits, optional 4/10 work schedule, quarterly bonus potential and a culture focused on employee engagement.
Our work is essential to the world as we provide CNC machining, welding, engineering, program management, inspection, assembly and cleanroom services on a large-scale project to our customers in the Space, Defense, Energy, Nuclear, and Commercial Industries.
Whether you are looking for a place to put your current strong skills to work in a more challenging, purpose filled environment, or you ultimately want long term professional growth and advancement opportunities, this could be the place for you.
Job Responsibilities
- Identify and resolve inefficiencies and quality challenges across all manufacturing areas.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with production leaders, using Lean tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, OEE, and Poka-Yoke.
- Conduct detailed time studies and process mapping to streamline workflows and reduce waste.
- Evaluate and recommend new tools, automation, data collection systems, or digital technologies (i.e., real-time dashboards, IoT sensors, MES integration) aligned with Industry 4.0 principles.
- Analyze new technology investments for feasibility, implementation impact, and calculate ROI to support capital expenditure proposals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including IT, Engineering, and Quality) to pilot and implement smart manufacturing solutions.
- Develop, revise, and maintain SOPs and Work Instructions, ensuring they reflect best practices and updated process changes.
- Create visual work instructions and training tools, assist in training staff on new systems and procedures.
- Collect, analyze, and report data related to process performance, cost savings, and improvement KPI's.
- Support layout redesigns, material flow optimization, and ergonomic improvements on the shop floor.
- Contribute to CAPA activities by identifying root causes of process failures and implementing sustainable fixes.
Requirements
Educational Experience -bachelor's degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
Experience - 2-3 years of experience in a continuous improvement or process engineering role. . Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with AutoCad and/or Inventor preferred. Proven experience or interest in Industry 4.0 technologies, such as digital work instruction, smart sensors, or connected factory tools.
Physical Demands - The Employee Is Required To
- stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor
- exert 20 to 49 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
- exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
- exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Nationality - Must be a US Citizen due to ITAR requirements of the position.
Visual Acuity - Near acuity and accommodation as required for reading computer screens, documents, machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts and machinery.
Hearing Ability - Accommodations as required to communicate with internal and external customers.
Working Conditions - Normally works in a shop environment and may frequently be subject to:
- High noise levels from machinery
- Physical hazards from moving equipment and production components
- Breathing fumes, dust and mist
- Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids
- Welding flashes
Benefits
Excellent Benefits including three health insurance plan options - with a base plan... For full
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Petersen Inc. is an "Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/PWDNET" Employer
