Continuous Improvement Engineer
Branford, CT 
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Posted 24 days ago
Job Description

Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for three primary objectives:

1) Seek to produce quality products for the least amount of cost
2) Create and maintain effective, easy to follow manufacturing documentation and instructions
3) Work with Quality organization to ensure compliance to government and customer requirements

Reports to:         Plant Manager
Location:             Branford, CT
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Continuously drives production cost reduction initiatives through daily actions and project management
  • Finds innovative solutions through basic problem solving and advanced technology
  • Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and facility layout
  • Ensures compliance to government and customer requirements - e.g. AS9100, NADCAP, etc.
  • Collaborates with Design Engineering and Business Development for successful new production implementation
  • Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services
  • Trains and guides technicians through manufacturing process development and improvement
  • Responsible for the development of engineering masters, manufacturing instructions, and other manufacturing documentation
  • Create and update process documentation to include production floor layouts and operating instructions
  • Design fixtures and tooling to facilitate pre-production testing and stable production processes
  • Perform PFMEA reviews for new and existing projects
  • Participates regularly in the review of production quality deficiencies and immediate corrective actions


SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Takes initiative
  • Ability to lead and work independently
  • Product manufacturing analytics and problem solving
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Adept at production tools, equipment, and technology
  • Organizational and project management 
  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

EDUCATION AND TRAINING
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering

HarcoSemco provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. HarcoSemco takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated fairly without regard to any protected characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.


 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
Immediately
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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