Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist
Job Description
Job Description
Altek Electronics, a Cyient DLM company, has been a trusted source of electronic manufacturing services since 1972. We are a comprehensive contract manufacturer serving a broad range of industries. We work with industry leaders supporting a complete product life cycle, from prototype through production and end of life. As a solutions provider with expertise in PCB layout and design, PCB assembly, and upper-level chassis, control panels, and cable & harness assembly, we manufacture products using LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. We use open communication to fulfill our mission of “Value through the eyes of the customer.” Delivering quality products on time, Altek is certified to AS9100D, our operators are certified to IPC-610, IPC-620 and J-STD, and we are ITAR compliant.
Please visit our website for more detail and to meet our team. www.altekelectronics.com
Position Summary of the Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist Role at Altek Electronics:
The Continuous Improvements Specialist reduces waste while maintaining quality by identifying areas for improvement and leading the efforts in cross functional teams to implement those improvements.
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist are described below, other duties may be assigned:
- Utilizes lean principles to improve the operations and processes our organization by analyzing production workflows, workspace design, and resource utilization to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or waste.
- Collects, documents, and interprets production data to identify areas to streamline and improve productivity.
- Develops metrics to measure and monitor key production processes and evaluates the impacts of lean principles against costs, quality, and delivery goals.
- Educates employees about lean concepts to ensure initiatives are integrated into workflows and processes.
- Supports supervisors and/or operators in the resolution of quality problems
- Actively participates in quality initiatives by participating in problem solving, process improvements and performance measurements.
- Responsible for understanding & following company, and or manufacturing guidelines/procedures
- Responsible for product quality as defined by internal and external customers, work instructions, specifications, and procedures.
- Responsible for following established safety rules & 6S
Knowledge and Skills Required to be the Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist at Altek
- Strong communication skills
- Hands-On experience with leading continuous improvement projects and implementing lean manufacturing processes.
- Ability to read and understand assembly drawings and documentation.
- Ability to measure and analyze productivity data in order to monitor and measure results.
- Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
- Ability to influence without authority
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Electronic filing of records)
Education and/or Experience
- Must have a BS or equivalent experience in a related area
- J-Std and/or IPC certifications preferred or the ability to obtain such certifications within an agreed upon time frame.
- Work experience in the applicable area of manufacturing is preferred
Working Conditions
- Work involves lifting materials and products up to 30 pounds.
Altek’s Vision: To be a thriving enterprise with a highly skilled and adaptable workforce committed to delivering an exceptional experience to our customers.
Altek’s Mission: To provide manufacturing services and innovative solutions that enable our customers to deliver life-changing products to the world, while fostering employee growth and supporting the communities in which we live.
Altek has a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical Plans with company HSA contributions
- Dental
- Vision – employee coverage paid by employer
- Employer paid Life up to $50,000
- Options for additional life
- Critical Illness, Personal Accident and Hospital Indemnity Plans
- 401k plan with up to 4% company match
- Accrued Paid Time Off
Altek Electronics is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presences of a non-job-related medical condition, disability, or handicap, however, current openings may involve ITAR restricted hiring practices, and all applicants must be aware of this requirement and are encouraged to consult the latest ITAR regulations regarding restrictions that my apply.