process engineer San Jose, CA
Job description
Summary:
Support product and process improvement through requirement intake to customer delivery for microelectronics assembly and test operations. Partner with all functions to improve methods, process, and procedures that drive performance to our customers. Use Lean Six Sigma (LSS) as the primary strategy method to improve. The main objectives of the Continuous Improvement Engineer are:
1. Lead continuous improvement projects with multiple functional teams
2. Maintain a value stream map that is representative of the business that models current performance for project prioritization.
3. Identify areas of opportunity within our business and operations using key process indicators.
4. Build a business routine within the site to measure, monitor, track, and report out progress of critical projects.
5. Partner with process engineering in root cause analysis of production issues (rework, scrap, etc.) to compel yield improvement, implementing process control, and waste reduction.
6. Train site personnel on basic Lean Six Sigma principles to assist in waste identification.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
· Lead continuous improvement activities for implementation into operations/business processes
· Teach, train and lead work-cells in adopting continuous process improvement initiatives
· Collect, analyze, present and disseminate data in support of facility-wide improvement/LSS program
· Operate as an Agent of Change to lead Micross in successful adoption and implementation of LSS program
· Amend and draft procedures, as required, to integrate LSS initiatives into broader Micross Quality Systems
· Participate in a variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
· Build meaningful and productive relationships with business partners (e.g. Operations, Sales, and Process Engineering)
· Proactively participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
· Generate positive energy – motivate others to build a positive team spirit
· Communicate effectively with all levels of employees
· Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times
· Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
· Comply with all quality and ITAR policies, practices and procedures
· Perform other duties assigned
Job Qualifications:
· BS in engineering or physical sciences preferred: electrical, industrial, manufacturing, materials science, or mechanical engineering, or electrical technology
· Minimum of five (5) years of technical experience in Manufacturing/Operations
· LSS experience: Black Belt preferred
· Total and practical competence in Six Sigma analytical tools and Lean Manufacturing methods
· Experience working in an electronics manufacturing facility strongly preferred
· Experience working in a AS9100 environment a significant plus
· Experience within the military/aerospace industry (or other highly regulated industry) a plus
· Knowledge of MIL-Specs/Stds a plus
Job Skills:
· Superior communication skills; a proven teacher and coach
· An high-energy, team-player – hungry to learn, share skills and operate as a constructive agent of change
· A demonstrated high energy, results-focused self-starter
· Demonstrated planning skills; ability to prioritize, work under pressure and deliver against deadlines
· Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, lean environment
· Strong analytical ability and a good decision-making
· Solid computer skills (Excel and PowerPoint)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $160,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work setting:
- In-person
Ability to commute/relocate:
- San Jose, CA 95110: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
