ci engineer

Astec Industries

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ABOUT THE POSITION: Onsite position in Yankton, SD
Continuous Improvement engineer works with CI team and develop fact based solutions for field issues and implements solid solutions based on 8D process. In addition lead cost reduction efforts and provide engineering support other departments as needed.
Deliverables &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead a cross functional to develop solution for field and warranty issues.</li><li>Work with product support teams to ensure issues are communicated and addressed.</li><li>Work with Quality Improvement teams to contain field quality issues inproduction.</li><li>Work with Continuous Improvement engineering to determine testing requirements for cost reduction projects</li><li>Lead the QIT team in developing cost reduction projects.</li><li>Assist with custom designs requested.</li><li>Work with Product Procurement team with product issues.</li><li>Work with Product Management Team with special product specifications</li><li>Work with test engineers to produce test reports to communicate data, conclusions, and recommendations to other functional areas of projects that will positively affect outcomes</li><li>Follow and actively support all company policies and procedures, to include a primary emphasis on safe operations</li><li>Follow Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity program guidelines at all times</li><li>Follow proper safety procedures at all times</li><li>Wear personal protective equipment as required</li><li>Clean work area daily</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned</li></ul> 
To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:<ul><li>Three (3) years&rsquo; experience in Mechanical engineering role</li><li>Four-year Mechanical engineering degree from accredited university</li><li>Ability to work satisfactorily as a team member and communicate with all levels within the company</li><li>Good communication skills (both verbal and written)</li><li>Ability to operate a personal computer and be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite software applications</li><li>Ability to handle sudden changes in project/priority and multiple tasks simultaneously in a positive fashion</li><li>Ability to set, adjust and change daily priorities</li><li>Ability to manage conflict and resolve issues in the most positive fashion for all parties concerned</li><li>Ability to identify problems or potential problems at a functional level and make or recommend decisions to resolve the same</li><li>Projects strong leadership skills</li><li>Good organization and time-management skills</li><li>Willingness to accept responsibility and take on new challenges</li><li>Ability to use calculator and other standard office equipment (fax, copier, scanner, etc.)</li><li>Ability to influence others via communication to get desired results</li><li>Accurate data entry/typing and proofreading skills</li><li>Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on a customary and regular basis</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot, correct and properly document issues on shop floor is a MUST</li><li>Ability to accurately read and interpret a tape measure, engineering drawings and bills of material (BOMs)</li><li>Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with production requirements and stay productive with little supervision</li><li>Ability to handle multiple projects with multiple priorities</li><li>Ability to handle sudden changes in project/priority</li><li>Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and AutoCAD, Excel and Word software applications</li><li>Capacity to learn quickly, think independently and problem solve with or without guidance provided by Supervisor</li><li>Flexible and adaptable in coping with pressures, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations</li><li>Ability to handle sudden changes in project/priority and multiple tasks simultaneously in a positive fashion</li><li>Willingness to accept responsibility and take on new challenges</li><li>Ability to influence others via communication to get desired results</li><li>Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement on a customary and regular basis</li><li>Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, acting, and communicating with various personalities getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers and management working both individually and as part of a team</li><li>Must express criticisms and concerns in a way that promotes teamwork and a positive work environment</li></ul><ul><li> 
PREFERENCES</li><li>Knowledge and application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)</li></ul><ul><li> 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS</li><li>Eighteen (18) years of age or older</li><li>Pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check</li><li>Dependability</li><li>Willingness to train on first shift if required</li><li>Willingness to work any shift when needed</li><li>Flexibility to work additional hours when required</li><li>Occasional travel</li><li>Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle</li><li>Willingness to work at either Chattanooga location when required</li><li>Ability to provide transportation to and from local destinations when required</li><li>Required to carry $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance coverage on any personal vehicle used for company business. Mileage reimbursed through expense reports submitted to the Company's accounting department.</li></ul><ul><li> 
LANGUAGE SKILLS</li><li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations</li><li>Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals</li><li>Effectively present information in one-on-one or group situations</li></ul><ul><li> 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS</li><li>Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry</li><li>Calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume</li><li>Skilled in applying concepts such as ratios and proportions to practical situations</li></ul><ul><li> 
REASONING ABILITY</li><li>Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions</li><li>Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables</li></ul><ul><li> 
SAFETY</li><li>Astec is dedicated to a culture of Behavior Based SAFETY and a Healthy Environment!</li></ul><ul><li> 
Proficient in promoting safe and healthy work environment</li><li>Notify supervisor of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions</li><li>Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations</li><li>Report defective materials, equipment, or questionable conditions to the supervisor/manager to identify and correct the root cause</li><li>Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with training guidelines</li><li>Separate scrap or waste materials for recycling, reuse, or environmentally sound disposal</li><li>Maintain cleanliness in designated workspace by practicing 6S principles to reduce safety risks</li><li>Attend weekly department safety meeting</li><li>Supervisor and Leadership Expectations</li><li>Does this role have supervisory or managerial responsibilities?</li><li>Does this role have budgetary or program management responsibilities? (must state if manager and above title with no direct reports).</li></ul><ul><li> 
Our Culture and Values</li><li>Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.</li><li>Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers</li><li>Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business</li><li>Respect for all individuals</li><li>Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation</li><li>Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success</li></ul> 
Travel Requirements: % of travel, regional, international 
NOTE: This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities. 
WORK ENVIRONMENT (Select One)
Office
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Manufacturing Environment
Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person&rsquo;s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.</div>

Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer

Ryder System

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Job Description :
We are immediately hiring a Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer (start-up) (Remote) for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.
This position is currently accepting inquiries for potential opportunities that are available in your area today or will be in the near future. When you apply, a Ryder representative may contact you directly if an opportunity is open in your area today or when a position opens in the very near future.
<ul><li>Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month</li>
<li>Annual Salary Pay: $110,000 - $120,000 per year based on experience</li>
<li>Schedule: Shift Monday- Friday: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm (50% travel as needed)</li>
</ul>When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation&rsquo;s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.
Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:
<ul><li>Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days</li>
<li>401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match</li>
<li>Discounted employee stock purchase options</li>
<li>Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more</li>
<li>All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year</li>
<li>Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave</li>
</ul>This position supports the Ryder Continuous Improvement culture across the business by actively applying continuous improvement methods to support new and existing operations. The Lead Engineer will identify, lead and drive change within the operation through data driven CI, Engineering, and Automation efforts to deliver higher levels of performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth. Effectively leverage data analytics, engineering methodologies, and all Ryder lean tools to enable root cause identification and elimination. This high influence position will interface with employees at all levels and functions across the operation. This position may manage CI resources and reports to the CI Manager/Sr. CI Manager and is closely aligned with a General Manager or Director of Operations.
Essential Functions
<ul><li>Collects data and performs statistical analysis. Maps and documents processes. Independently identifies process gaps; recommends and implements process improvement. Develop a thorough, effective, and timely continuous improvement plan to drive value for our customers (transformation plan development and execution). Drive process improvement activities to achieve tangible improvement in the key business metrics of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee development</li>
<li>Manages and completes high impact CI projects across the operation that lead to improved business results. Assesses CI initiatives and provides input and recommendations on future activities. Support start-ups, retrofits and expansions including pricing inputs, go-live and steady state certifications. Identify and support Automation projects. Regularly interacts with account Management and/or customer(s).</li>
<li>Demonstrate a high level of competency in wide range of engineering methods, Lean tools, and quality standards and coaches employees in the use and implementation of CI, Quality Assurance, &amp; Lean principles. Applies engineering methodologies/tools such as product slotting, studying labor standards (time studies), layouts and optimization of flow, data profiling and analysis, and resource modeling to improve distribution and/or transportation operations.</li>
<li>May supervise continuous improvement engineering and quality professionals. With guidance of manager participate in employment decisions (hire, coach) and manage performance.</li>
<li>Effective facilitation and execution Value Stream Maps &amp; Kaizen Events through all stages (A3 charter ideation / creation, pre-work identification and completion, delivery of results in Kaizen week, regular follow up and follow through on sustainment). Coach process owners on how to use lean methods to achieve operational excellence</li>
<li>Provide regular reports of data and actions to measure progress against the site objectives. Makes Inventory and/or Supply Chain strategy recommendations</li>
</ul>Additional Responsibilities
<ul><li>Design, implement, monitor and maintain the QMS based on established company and/or industry standards.</li>
<li>Implement and monitor a standardized corrective action system.</li>
<li>Support regulatory compliance and certification requirements.</li>
<li>Perform all functions related to Quality Assurance for a start-up or expansion</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>Skills and Abilities
<ul><li>Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint &amp; Visio expert required</li>
<li>Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) intermediate preferred</li>
<li>Proficiency in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization intermediate required</li>
<li>Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) advanced required</li>
<li>Warehouse design tools such as CAD (e.gAutoCAD); slotting (e.gSlot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.gMOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e.gManhattan Scale), and Labor MgtSystems advanced preferred</li>
<li>Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout/ design and Lean methods</li>
<li>Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types such as: powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.gAS/RS)advanced preferred</li>
<li>Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks</li>
<li>Knowledge of all available equipment types such as; dry van, temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment</li>
<li>Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, , Mapping Software ie; Tableau advanced preferred</li>
</ul>Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain) and seven (7) years or more related work experience in the Warehousing, Transportation, or Manufacturing industry required; or Master&rsquo;s degree (Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management) and five (5) year related experience; if MBA, then undergraduate degree in Engineering.</li>
<li>Microsoft Office Suite skills with emphasis on Access, Excel and PowerPoint &amp; Visio. expert required</li>
<li>Data visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) and database programming (SQL, DAX, etc.) intermediate preferred</li>
<li>Proficiency in developing and managing: Leader Standard Work, Visual Management Systems and Management Accountability Systems, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S/Workplace Organization intermediate required</li>
<li>Understanding and experience in core engineering and data analysis functions (slotting, utilization, labor planning, layouts, metrics, etc.) advanced required</li>
<li>Warehouse design tools such as CAD (e.g. AutoCAD); slotting (e.g. Slot3D), Predetermined Motion and Time Systems and methods (e.g. MOST); Warehouse Management Systems (e.g. Manhattan Scale), and Labor Mgt. Systems. advanced preferred</li>
<li>Knowledge of Warehouse Management operations, data analytics, Industrial Engineering, warehouse types (ambient, temp control), warehouse layout/ design and Lean methods. Knowledge of material handling solutions and automation types such as: powered industrial truck (PIT) applications; racking and other storage solution designs, packaging equipment; conveyor and sortation equipment; and other automation solutions (e.g. AS/RS). advanced preferred</li>
<li>Knowledge of Dedicated Services and Managed Transportation Networks. Knowledge of all available equipment types such as; dry van, temperature control, flat bed, other specialized equipment. Transportation Design Tools ie; JDA, Appian, Network Design Tools ie; Llamasoft, Transportation Management Systems ie; JDA, OTM, , Mapping Software ie; Tableau. advanced preferred</li>
<li>Lean Six Sigma, required</li>
<li>cPMP, ISO/QMS, preferred</li>
<li>American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Supply Chain Logistics Certification, preferred</li>
</ul>Travel
50%
DOT Regulated: None
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Job Category: Continuous Improvement
Compensation Information :
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate&rsquo;s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type :
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$110,000
Maximum Pay Range:
$120,000
Benefits Information:
For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note :
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