Continuous Improvement Engineer (ZGUS)

Job description

Zodiac Aerospace is a global leader in aircraft equipments and embedded systems offering solutions for Commercial, Regional and Business Aircrafts, as well as Helicopters. Zodiac Aerospace also is a major actor in aircraft safety. Located in more than 18 countries worldwide, the group count up 35.000 employees spread on a hundred sites worldwide, contributing to a €5 billion. Zodiac Aerospace offers a wide range of technologies throughout 3 different activities: Zodiac Aerosystems, Zodiac Cabin and Zodiac Seats.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Support operational excellence initiatives by coordinating process improvements, eliminating waste, reducing cost and optimizing flow.
· Facilitate and provide practical support to 5S and lean manufacturing teams.
· Implement and provide Lean metrics and KPI’s for site.
· Facilitate Lean initiatives including 5S, set-up reduction, workplace organization, standardized work process/work flow improvements, visual management, Poka-Yoke methods, Value Stream Mapping and Pull Systems.
· Notify and work with site management team to resolve Lean 'roadblocks'.
· Coordinate with employees at all levels of the organization to gain their input and support to complete lean initiatives.
· Participate in the coordination of education and training of company personnel in the various Lean manufacturing concepts, tools and methods.
· Participates in the identification and selection of Kaizen activities.
· Serves as a facilitator for continuous improvement implementation activities.
· Follows-up on tasks generated in project meetings and monitors sustaining activities to ensure successful and timely completion of action items.
· Coordinates the implementation of sustaining activities as needed throughout the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

· Knowledge with Lean Concepts (Kanban, 5S, visual management, Poka-Yoke methods, VSM, pull systems, etc.)
· Must be able to work effectively with employees at all levels of the company, as well as with suppliers and customers.
· Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong communication & coaching skills
· Ability to adapt easily to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Excellent team building skills.
· Ability to effectively train others.
· Strong public speaking and presentation skills

In addition to the skills listed above, the qualified candidate will possess:

· BS Degree, Certification or License in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience in a related technical field
· Seven (7) or more years of related experience and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the position
· Technical knowledge of lean principles, tools, and techniques
· Experience in Lean or Six Sigma processes. Black Belt experience preferred.

If you are a team-player with the ability to meet tight deadlines, have excellent communication and problem solving skills, and have high attention to detail, ZGUS is the place for you! If the above skills and qualifications describe your work experience and you are seeking a challenging career in a fast-paced environment, we are waiting to hear from you!

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

It is the policy of Zodiac Aerospace to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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