Engineer- Operational Excellence

Job Description The Engineer – Operational Excellence will spearhead site‑wide initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction. Reporting to the QA department (FG 3069‑040‑00515 QA – General – 4300), you will supervise the QC team, ensure rigorous inspection and testing, maintain product traceability, manage non‑conformance controls, uphold the Quality Management System, support internal and external audits, and lead root‑cause analyses with corrective actions and data‑driven performance reviews. Responsibilities • Develop and execute operational excellence and continuous improvement strategies across the site. • Supervise the Quality Control team to ensure inspections, testing, and product traceability meet customer and regulatory standards. • Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and support internal and external audits. • Lead root‑cause investigations, corrective action plans, and preventive measures. • Analyze performance data to identify trends, drive improvements, and report results to senior management. • Implement Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to reduce waste and increase efficiency. • Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply‑chain teams to align quality objectives with operational goals. • Monitor safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery metrics, ensuring targets are met or exceeded. • Facilitate training and coaching on quality and Lean methodologies for staff at all levels. • Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, specifications, and customer requirements. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field). • Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering roles. • Proven experience leading operational excellence or continuous improvement programs. • Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies. • Hands‑on experience with inspection techniques, quality systems, and product traceability. • Demonstrated ability to conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions. • Familiarity with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management standards. • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making skills. • Effective communication and leadership abilities to supervise cross‑functional teams. • Proficiency with quality and data analysis software (e.g., Minitab, SPC tools).

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field). Minimum 4 years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering roles. Proven experience leading operational excellence or continuous improvement programs. Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies. Hands‑on experience with inspection techniques, quality systems, and product traceability. Demonstrated ability to conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions. Familiarity with ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management standards. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making skills. Effective communication and leadership abilities to supervise cross‑functional teams. Proficiency with quality and data analysis software (e.g., Minitab, SPC tools).

Develop and execute operational excellence and continuous improvement strategies across the site. Supervise the Quality Control team to ensure inspections, testing, and product traceability meet customer and regulatory standards. Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and support internal and external audits. Lead root‑cause investigations, corrective action plans, and preventive measures. Analyze performance data to identify trends, drive improvements, and report results to senior management. Implement Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to reduce waste and increase efficiency. Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply‑chain teams to align quality objectives with operational goals. Monitor safety, quality, productivity, cost, and delivery metrics, ensuring targets are met or exceeded. Facilitate training and coaching on quality and Lean methodologies for staff at all levels. Ensure compliance with all applicable standards, specifications, and customer requirements.