BS Engineering

Works with quality, sales, engineering, and operations personnel to drive continuous improvement in products and processes.

Takes a leadership role on continuous improvement teams to drive root cause analyses and corrective action plans.

Acquires, sorts and analyzes performance data to identify adverse trends and improvement opportunities.

Participates in product design activities and contract reviews to determine conformance to customer requirements.

Performs quality and reliability assessments for recommended product improvements.

Participate and lead Material Review Board (MRB) activity

Validate Assembly and Test Procedures

Develop Flow Charts, Process Failure Modes and Effective Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans for product families and processes

Must have strong writing, presentation, planning, problem solving, organizational, project management and decision-making skills.

Knowledge of Government/Customer contracts experience

Familiar with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), and Aerospace Customers’ Requirements

Demonstrated aptitude for process improvement and use of Lean and Six-Sigma resources and tools during Root Cause Analyses

Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, ISO and FAR 145  

Working knowledge of CAD (CATIA V5 or Solidworks) would be a plus.  

Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5

Lead QA/RA efforts by actively participating as member of cross-functional team (as assigned) and ensuring quality compliance and best practices in areas of design, and manufacturing.

Lead/Support key QA/RA activities, as assigned. May include, but are not limited to activities in the following areas:

Software experience: Minitab Statistical Software, MS Office.

Experience in statistics, including DOE and gauge repeatability and reproducibility.

Demonstrated effective interpersonal and networking skills.

Will be expected to earn Six-Sigma Green Belt certification during first year of employment, if not already certified.

Technical degree—BS in quality engineering or equivalent

Minimum 3 to 5 years experience working in quality control / assurance environment.

Six-Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

Reports To:  General Manager, CIRCOR Aerospace Inc.

Direct Reports:  Continuous Improvement Personnel within the business unit.

Key Internal Partners:  Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations Leadership, Manufacturing Leadership, Material Planning

Customers:  CAI Leadership Team

Ensures the development of a robust Lean Future State Strategy to be implemented across the Aerospace group.  Provides oversight and guidance for all Continuous Improvement initiatives within the organization.  Champions all aspects of the Company’s Operational Excellence Strategy in partnership with business leaders and key operations leadership. 

Works with Business Units on Lean implementations.   Ensures progression of the Lean Journey and adherence to standards at all levels, while training the CAI staff.   

Ensures that the organization is structured and has the talent, resources and organizational capability (readiness) for lean transformation; Gives feedback to leadership and HR on talent needs and organizational capability (people & process) needed to achieve higher and higher levels of continuous improvement.   

Ensures the Site, Value Stream and Team Improvement boards meet standards, enabling a PDCA culture in multi-site business units.  Provides high level of technical and operational recommendations in meeting productivity, material control, product quality, on-time delivery and customer service goals. 

Ensures on-going education of all employees at the Business unit in Lean.  Promotes a Continuous  Learning environment through development and delivery of all intellectual property. 

Communicates the status of all Lean efforts to the Leadership Team.  Provides documentation of results and benefits achieved. 

Shares “best practice” methods and ideas with all Continuous Improvement Leaders. 

Analyzes, interprets and recommends the use of Lean methodologies for improved profitability and continued growth, including product line repositioning and structural changes, as appropriate. 

Acts as the primary contact for Lean consulting relationship with TBM and other Lean and Six Sigma consultants. 

Works with business unit management to establish the budgetary requirements of the Continuous Improvement function and Lean investment. Prepares budgets, performs analysis, and recommends how to maximize return on investments. 

Defines and manages lean sigma certification program within CAI, including cultural maturity assessments and succession plans.

High ethical standards.  Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. 

Demonstrated understanding of Lean principles and improvement strategies such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S’s, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma and Communication Tools, and Statistical Problem Solving. 

Excellent communication skills to lead and support empowered employees in a team environment. Requires the ability to organize and direct functions under his/her direct control, as well as within a matrix reporting structure.   

Strong project and budget management skills to guide and implement business unit plans and monitor performance to plan. Ability to prioritize, balances, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation.  Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully management multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment. 

Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking.  Able to use large amounts of data to make strategic decisions. Passion for data, analysis, trends, reporting and technology. Ability to read and interpret documents.  Ability to write clearly and informatively routine reports, correspondence, and designs work flows and procedures.  Presents numerical data effectively. 

Demonstrated lean manufacturing and improvement strategy development and implementation. Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work. 

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions includes appropriate people in decision-making process. 

Ability to communicate effectively across mediums, audiences, and situations. Builds bridges and connections. Is easy to approach and talk to; is a good listener; relates well to all people throughout the organization. Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; keeps confidences; admits mistakes. Follows through on commitments.  Honest and candid. 

Demonstrated factory lean transformation capability - A success pattern that demonstrates steadily expanding scope and depth of responsibility and continuously improved personal, team and organizational outcomes. 

Broad tactical & strategic “bandwidth”, i.e., the ability to successfully manage multiple and/or rapidly changing priorities. Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes. 

The ability to build and sustain high-performance teams through internal and external recruitment, retention and development of superior talent. Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy; enjoys challenges; drives for results. Versatility, flexibility and a wiliness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm. 

The ability to lead by example and effectively coaches and mentors while demanding, and receiving, exceptional commitment and outstanding results. 

Expert knowledge of JDE / MRP, Access, Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and other applicable tools.

US Persons Only (US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee – all require proper identification and documentation).

Approximately 10% travel required.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pre-Employment Verifications:  Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment. 

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