Continuous Improvement Engineer (61292)

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX FLOW, Inc. (NYSE: FLOW) innovates with customers to help feed and enhance the world by designing, delivering, and servicing high value solutions at the heart of growing and sustaining our diverse communities. The company's product offering is concentrated in rotating, actuating and hydraulic technologies, as well as automated process systems, into food and beverage, industrial and power and energy markets. SPX FLOW has approximately $2 billion in annual revenues with operations in more than 30 countries and sales in more than 150 countries.OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOTIf you are a communicative, technical, and results-oriented professional capable of helping to develop and implement a continuous improvement culture while driving process enhancements, efficiencies, and cost improvements, the role of Continuous Improvement Engineer with SPX Flow offers you some compelling opportunities. Consider:Engineers are key influencers and leaders in our organization. You'll have high visibility and be able to see the results of your efforts.You will enjoy variety as you support Kaizen events, Lean 5S initiatives and projects, productive maintenance, do value stream mapping, design manufacturing layouts/cells, and much more.SPX Flow is making a significant new investment in the Delavan site, focusing on product growth, creating an open office environment and collaborative workspaces, and more. Delavan has strong financials and will be a major hub of the business going forward, and as the site grows, so will the team. In fact, this position is being added due to growth.People enjoy working at SPX Flow. When they join us they tend to stay, as demonstrated by our high number of long-tenured employees.In addition to competitive compensation, you will earn a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits begin day one!Additionally, at SPX Flow, we offer a welcoming atmosphere and opportunities to learn and expand your skills. We value and appreciate our employees and applaud their contributions. Success in this role could set you up to take on additional responsibilities and/or pursue advancement opportunities in Delavan and across our global organization.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAs CI Engineer, you will support the CI Manager in driving Lean and continuous improvement efforts throughout the SPX Flow's Delavan facility, including picking up existing programs and implementing new ones as they are identified. This will include value stream mapping, ensuring on-time delivery, reducing operating costs and more. As a Lean subject matter expert, you'll also support the CI Manager in driving the continuing evolution of the Lean culture and systems.You will spend 70-80% of your time on the shop floor working with associates and making improvements. You will be training associates for Kaizen events and may lead break out work sessions. Additionally, you will work on small CI, elimination of waste and cost reduction projects and drive the right behavior.More specifically, you will:Conduct Lean Manufacturing Implementation projects, leading teams to address business process problems and design new processes to achieve results.Facilitate problem-solving and Work-Out sessions to lead teams to address issues not requiring the DMAIC approach.Conduct special data analysis projects related to improving Productivity and Efficiency as requested by management.Coach site managers, supervisors, and team leaders to establish performance measurement systems and goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost aligned with organizational objectives.Oversee cross-functional teams engaged in continuous improvement activities of the company using standard methods for value creation and waste elimination in accordance with industry-standard strategic deployment of Lean and Six Sigma.Lead continuous improvement projects, in support of organizational objectives, and delivers sustainable improvements that translate to positive financial results for the organization.Work in collaboration with the C.I. Manager and other team members at all levels, to fully assess current state and future state opportunities, while bringing colleagues along as key contributors to successful outcomes.Lead and facilitate process improvement-based workshops such as Kaizen to drive the identification of ideas and solutions across the organization, solving business problems and innovating our manufacturing operations.Cultivate and promote a strong continuous improvement culture across the facility and challenging the status quo.You will typically work the first shift, however, we are a three-shift operation and you may need to be flexible and work alternative hours on occasion to meet project demands or for training needs.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESStrong analytical skills with a mechanical aptitudeWell-spoken and articulate; able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organizationExperience coaching and developing others is preferredA proven ability to drive change, gain buy-in, and influence a variety of stakeholdersA solid understanding of data miningExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsValues team and the organization's opinions; ability to work well with the shop floor and managementSolid organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritiesStrong attention to detail and accuracyEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEA bachelor's degree required, preferably in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering2+ years of experience in manufacturing with Continuous Improvement or Industrial Engineering Lean Manufacturing -- value-stream mapping, creating, improving and training on SOPsExperience managing and implementing Lean Manufacturing ProjectsDemonstrated experience in Lean tools and structured problem solvingExperience utilizing business process tools including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, AutoCAD, Power BI/Power Apps for data mining, and VBA programming desiredSix Sigma Green Belt certification preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORKING CONDITIONSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.SPX FLOW VALUESSPX Flow employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values:Think all customer, all the timeEmbrace teamwork with no bordersBe obsessed with being the bestOwn your actionsAsk the hard questionsDo the right thing, always!Appreciate the momentQUALITYQuality encompasses all aspects of SPX's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.SPX Flow is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

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