Process Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Process Improvement Engineer

Position type:
Full-time

Type of contract:
Permanent

HARTING stands for strong connections - across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you'll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence.

In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here's to your unique future with us:
Yours!

Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions…..

We are seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to join our growing Production Development department at our Elgin, IL facility.

In this role you will design and develop production plans and processes, identify areas of process improvement throughout the organization, and provide process support for internal customers. To do so, you will work closely with our Global Process Management team and a team of process management "moderators" throughout the Americas' Headquarters here in Elgin, IL. If you are passionate about cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and creating a lean production system, this is the opportunity for you!

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go-to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed-in value-added products, and Product Development initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

* Monitor process improvement data including flow, efficiency and layout

* Implement the HARlis (HARTING Learning & Improvement System) strategy and achieve the HARlis KPIs targets

* Identify best practice solutions inside and outside of the group, derive improvement potentials for HARlis and create implementation strategies with the local management as well as progress tracking during implementation

* Actively plan (derived from the global strategy) and perform optimization workshops and projects applying HARlis standards/templates

* Coordinate and organize projects in relation to process management and create a supportive environment for an active knowledge development and transfer for HARlis.

* Communicate goals and strategy company-wide

* Conduct studies to improve equipment efficiency regarding quality, availability and throughput

* Provide process support and training to production

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

* Bachelor's degree in electrical, industrial or mechanical engineering field

* 3+ years of related work experience in electrical or mechanical engineering field

* 3+ years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment

* Working knowledge of engineering practices/procedures regarding electronic components

* Follow standard practices/procedures to develop solutions for simple engineering issues

* Basic level failure analysis and troubleshooting skills

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Work independently and in a team environment

* Moderate level computer skills including Microsoft Office and CAD

* Working knowledge of manufacturing principles including Six Sigma and/or Kaizen or Lean Manufacturing

* Good conflict resolution

* Prioritize and multitask

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard - to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and…