05 Aug
Lean Engineer
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Break free from the established norms of a traditional engineering career and thrive as a
Lean Engineer at Hearth & Home Technologies in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. We have created a unique working environment for our engineers, placing them on project teams responsible for every facet of improving our operations and products. This isn't an engineering career marked by processes and monotony. It's an engineering career driven by the need to accomplish great things and continuously improve.Start Building Your CareerHearth & Home Technologies lives by the philosophy of Lean Manufacturing. It's a core reason why we're the world's largest developer, manufacturer and supplier of fireplaces, stoves and hearth products. We eliminate non-value added activities, while delivering quality products with greater efficiency.Our Lean Engineers embrace our Lean Manufacturing practices by ensuring the company is using the appropriate level of technology on production processes during manufacturing. They provide lean expertise and training to all facets of operation.Our Lean Engineer supports the goals and vision of Hearth & Home Technologies by coordinating the Rapid Continuous Improvement activities throughout the facility. They are constantly implementing improvements to eliminate waste and keep our company running smoothly. Our engineers have an exceptional opportunity to be innovative and hands-on, especially since we give them the opportunity to manage their own diverse projects.Your role as a Lean Engineer:- Coordinate Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI) events and activities.
- Coordinate and conduct member development training utilizing rapid continuous improvement/business process improvement tools and skills.
- Drive daily continuous improvement activities including those focused on problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improve working relationships.
- Interface with tooling, engineering, maintenance and production staff in person for design requirements and integration into production.
- Provide input for production processes, systems and engineering focus.
- Minimum of five years' experience in a progressive leadership role OR a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or a related field and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to drive lean initiatives as well as influence and adapt to continuous improvement driven changes.
- Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Manage timeline expectations and accountability
- Ability to accurately interpret complex data and business information as required
- Ability to write, speak and present information effectively to all levels of the organization.
- Highly organized with the ability to perform multiple tasks and priorities.
- Exceptional career development and advancement potential with organizational stability
- Working for the industry leader of a product that people love
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Positive environment where we work together as a team
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