Lean Transformation Engineer

Job description

Zodiac Aerospace is a world leader in aerospace equipment and systems for commercial, regional and business aircraft and for helicopters and spacecraft. It develops and manufactures state-of-the-art solutions to improve comfort and facilities on board aircraft and high-technology systems to increase aircraft performance and flight safety. Zodiac Aerospace, a Safran* company since February 2018, has 32,500 employees worldwide and generated revenue of 5.1billion euros for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2017. Zodiac Aerospace is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange.

* Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with nearly 58,000 employees and sales of 15.8 billion euros in 2016. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.

For more information: www.safran-group.com and www.zodiacaerospace.com / Follow @Safran and @ZodiacAerospace on Twitter

Lean Transformation Engineer

The Lean Transformation Engineer is responsible for supporting the Lean transformation initiative and daily management by ensuring strategies are implemented and principles and practices are incorporated in the processes under transformation. Possesses high competency of Lean tools and techniques; mentors, coaches and educates in the use of Lean methodology, tools and techniques to ensure timely completion of projects and expected results. Works collaboratively with process owners.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Supports Value Stream initiatives in implementing Lean transformation and daily management across the value stream including:
· Implementing tactical strategies to achieve desired vision;
· Executing against long and short-term objectives supporting value stream goals;
· Working with process owner and team members to identify, address, and eliminate process related obstacles;
· Assisting in systems/process change as required in support of Lean initiative;
· Assisting in identifying on-going training needs;
· Supporting communication of the direction of Lean transformation and daily management initiatives to employees;
· Acting as a change agent to bring about improvements in processes through the active support of, participation, and leading continuous improvement events), including:
· Owning pre-and post-standard work, including team’s A3 journey;
· Coordinating logistics for Lean events and projects; facilitates/co-facilitates throughout the process;
· Participating in gemba walks and coaching employees and leaders on continuous improvement, standard work development/modification/adherence, flow, takt time attainment, problem solving abnormalities causing takt misses;
· Providing necessary training specific to Lean transformation tools and methodology (under the guidance of Operation Excellence leadership);
· Updating and maintaining visual performance tools, including and Management for Daily Improvement boards;
· Following up on action plans;
· Assisting all teams as needed to ensure improvements are made and sustained.
· Executes key activities as part of Lean transformation and daily management including:
· Conducting value stream analyses;
· Conducting cycle time analyses, time studies, line balance improvements, work place analysis and improvement;
· Creating and implementing standard work; teach/coaching leaders to do the same;
· Implementing/coaching the use of control boards and other visual management tools;
· Assisting operations in problem solving;
· Resolving issues after CI events to achieve desired state.
· Tracks all changes/improvements made to provide Leadership the assurance that changes are effective and lasting, including:
· Examining and evaluating the areas after improvements are implemented;
· Posting/updating results to metric boards;
· Reviewing new procedures/controls and appraising the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and working with OpEx leadership, process owners, department managers and supervisors to resolve any issues that might arise during implementation and/or maintenance phases;
· Monitor and report on key metrics.

· Education / Experience / License and Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or engineering related field required and 4 years’ experience required. 1 year of Lean Transformation experience required. Team facilitation experience is required.

Preferred qualifications:

· ASQ Six Sigma black belt certification or Lean Six Sigma black belt certification
· Project management or PMP certification

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, sexual preference, gender identity, 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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