Process Improvement Engineer
Location
Madrid | Spain
Job description
Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 93,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.
“For more than 30 years at 3M, I’ve seen firsthand how it’s a place where curious, creative and collaborative people thrive and build a rewarding career. As a leader in this company, my goal is to ensure each 3Mer sees and feels the positive impact we’re making around the world” - Mike Roman, chief executive officer and chairman of the board at 3M
The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Process Improvement Engineer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
- Assisting in plant operations to develop and improve the current and future manufacturing processes using continuous improvement techniques and methodologies pursuing operational excellence.
- Analyzing current manufacturing processes to proactively identify, develop, implement and follow-up projects and improvements related to cost, quality, cycle time, etc.
Some of your specific individual accountabilities will also include but are not limited to:
- Implementing a formal Six Sigma program that focuses on reducing process and product variation (using tools such as SPC, Process Capability, ANOVA, DOE, Multi-Vari Analysis, etc.)
- Managing Lean projects aimed at reducing waste and improving quality to increase added value (using tools such as 5S’s, VSM, Kaizen, Standard Work, TPM, etc.)
- Improving the efficiency of production lines.
- Leading and training cross functional continuous improvement teams.
- Driving the standardization of processes and operations.
- Assisting in setting and achieving operational targets
- Coaching and training of production crew.
- Reporting project status and progress using specific tools (Hoshin Kanri A3’s, Gantt Charts, 4 Blockers and other reporting tools).
- Ensuring world class safety levels are achieved and maintained at all times in both operations and processes.
- Degree in an Engineering or Technical Field (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
- Proven experience in leading high performing teams attaining tangible results.
- Proficient Computer skills including M/S Office and Project Management software, as well as Design Software such as AutoCAD or similar.
- Knowledge of industrial safety and hygiene.
- Demonstrable leadership abilities
- Excellent communication abilities at all levels of the organization
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Background in Manufacturing environment (minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience desirable)
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include :
- Lean Six Sigma certification and/or experience desirable
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency and prioritization.
- Ability to synthesize complex information through charts and graphical information.
Role location :Madrid
Travel :Business travel within country as required
*Salary - * Dependent on skills and experience plus excellent benefits package.
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