The Role
Lead system improvement and digitalization projects to optimize manufacturing processes. Develop business cases, implement automation and system enhancements (MES/ERP/SCADA), create dashboards, conduct gap analyses and Kaizens, support QA with SPC, train operations, monitor KPIs, and present ROI-backed recommendations to management.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Continuous Improvement Engineer will drive operational excellence initiatives. This position focuses on leading system improvement projects, developing digitalization business cases and implementing digitalization solution, optimizing production processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency through systematic improvements and technology solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required:
Preferred:
Education and Experience:
Required:
Preferred:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interface directly with production teams to identify improvement opportunities and gather requirements for system enhancements
- Create automated dashboards and reporting systems for production performance tracking
- Partner closely with IT department to develop, and implement system improvements and automation solutions for manufacturing operations
- Drive systematic improvements across business units through interface with Engineering departments and stakeholder alignment
- Conduct comprehensive gap analysis of existing manufacturing systems to identify improvement opportunities and system deficiencies and drive improvements.
- Develop detailed business cases for digitalization initiatives, system enhancements, and automation investments
- Support Quality Assurance teams in implementing continuous improvement methodologies and statistical process control systems
- Facilitate Kaizen events and lean improvement initiatives focusing on system optimization and operational excellence
- Create and maintain project documentation, progress reports, and performance metrics for continuous improvement initiatives
- Engage with production supervisors and operators to validate system improvements and ensure successful implementation
- Lead change management efforts for system implementations and process improvements across multiple departments
- Develop and present improvement recommendations to senior management with clear ROI justification and implementation timelines
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of system improvements and digitalization efforts
- Provide training and support to operations teams on new systems and improved processes resulting from continuous improvement projects
- Drive and support automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency
- Develop and maintain detailed work instructions/SOP (standard operation procedures), process and material flow charts, and other process documents
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required:
- Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement tools with focus on system optimization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for conducting gap analysis and identifying system improvement opportunities
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems including MES, ERP, SCADA, and data visualization platforms for digitalization initiatives
- Effective communication and presentation skills for all organizational levels, particularly for business case presentations
- Change management skills to drive system implementations and process improvements across multiple departments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, project management software, and statistical analysis tools
Preferred:
- Experience with process mapping, value stream mapping, and gap analysis methodologies for system improvement identification
- Excellent project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple system enhancement initiatives
- Programming skills (Python, SQL, VBA) for data analysis, system integration, and process automation development
- Business case development expertise including ROI analysis and project justification for digitalization investments
- Knowledge of system integration methodologies and digital transformation best practices
- Familiarity with automation technologies and Industry 4.0 solutions for manufacturing environments
- Leadership capabilities to facilitate cross-functional collaboration with IT, Quality, and Process Engineering teams
Education and Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
- Minimum 1-2 Years’ experience in Continuous improvement role or similar Engineering disciplines.
Preferred:
- 3-5 years of continuous improvement experience with focus on system optimization and digitalization initiatives
- Proven track record of successful cross-functional collaboration with IT departments on system improvement projects
- Background in digital transformation and Industry 4.0 implementation projects
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
- Minimum 1-2 years experience in a continuous improvement role or similar engineering discipline
- Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for conducting gap analysis and identifying system improvement opportunities
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems including MES, ERP, SCADA, and data visualization platforms
- Effective communication and presentation skills for all organizational levels
- Change management skills to drive system implementations and process improvements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, project management software, and statistical analysis tools
- Experience with process mapping, value stream mapping, gap analysis, project management, programming (Python, SQL, VBA), and automation technologies
- 3-5 years continuous improvement experience with focus on system optimization and digitalization initiatives
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Information Systems
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The Company
What We Do
Foxconn Industrial Internet USA (Fii USA) is a global leading professional design and manufacturing service provider of communication network equipment, cloud service equipment, precision tools, and industrial robots. Our goal is to provide our customers with intelligent manufacturing services for new forms of electronic equipment products centered on the industrial internet platform. Our Vision: Fii USA is creating technology solutions in 5G, IoT, and Industrial AI to aid businesses in transforming to the Industry 4.0 environment. Our Philosophy: Fii USA will leverage its’ 30 years’ experience in contract manufacturing to develop technology solutions that will guide businesses on their Industry 4.0 journey. We are building industrial IoT ecosystems grounded solutions that utilize 5G communication technology, 8K imaging data, Industrial AI, and high-performance computing. Our solutions are easily implemented, modified, and scaled to enable participation in the modern connected landscape.
