DSJ Global is partnered with a manufacturer of equipment for asphalt road building, aggregate processing and concrete production that is looking to add a Continuous Improvement Engineer to their team in Tennessee. The person in this role will primarily be responsible for working with the CI team to develop fact-based solutions for field issues and implement solid solutions based on 8D process. The person in this role will also be leading cost reduction efforts and provide engineering support to other departments as needed.
Position : Continuous Improvement Engineer
Job Responsibilities
- Lead a cross functional to develop solution for field and warranty issues.
- Work with product support teams to ensure issues are communicated and addressed.
- Work with Quality Improvement teams to contain field quality issues in production.
- Work with Continuous Improvement engineering to determine testing requirements for cost reduction projects.
- Lead the QIT team in developing cost reduction projects.
- Assist with custom designs requested.
- Work with Product Procurement team with product issues.
- Work with Product Management Team with special product specifications.
- 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.
- Follow and actively support all company policies and procedures, to include a primary emphasis on safe operations.
Requirements
- 3 years of experience in Mechanical engineering role
- Four-year Mechanical engineering degree from accredited university
- Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to operate a personal computer and be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite software applications.
- Ability to handle sudden changes in project/priority and multiple tasks simultaneously in a positive fashion.
- Ability to identify problems or potential problems at a functional level and make or recommend decisions to resolve.
- Ability to use calculator and other standard office equipment (fax, copier, scanner, etc.)
- Accurate data entry/typing and proofreading skills
- Ability to troubleshoot, correct and properly document issues on shop floor is a MUST
- Ability to accurately read and interpret a tape measure, engineering drawings and bills of material (BOMs)
- Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and AutoCAD, Excel and Word software applications
- Knowledge and application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA)