Process Improvement Engineer - AAT

REPORTS TO:  Operations Manager - AAT

SUPERVISES:  N/A

Austal USA Advanced Technologies (AT) is a division of Austal USA, a global defense prime contractor and a designer and manufacturer of defense and commercial ships.

Austal USA AT works at the forefront to invent, mature, and implement advanced maritime technologies which enhance operational capacities and improve readiness of our defense systems. Austal USA AT operates a technology hub in Charlottesville VA which works to bring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to scale and also oversees operation of the U.S. Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM COE) located in Danville, VA. The mission of the AM COE is to operationalize additive manufacturing in the submarine industrial base and provide emergent request support to sustain our Nation’s fleet.

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for the technical/operational leadership of assigned project(s)/mission within the guidelines set by the Operations Manager.
• Oversees the creation and preservation of an environment within the company that fosters the highest level of commitment to continuous improvement in product quality and problem prevention.
• Responsible for identifying critical process innovations and improvements.
• Identify and react to all value adding improvements with thorough investigation and support data if available.
• Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained.
• Ensure resolution of engineering, material and planning issues.
• Ensure implementation of improved engineering processes.
• Interacts with other business departments such as Operations, Production, and Engineering.
• Oversees technical guidance to ensure advanced statistical tools are effectively utilized for continuous product and process improvement.
• Facilitates Lean initiatives on a day-to-day basis; plans, organizes and prepares Kaizen events.
• This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: 

• 5 years of experience in Process Engineering and/or Continuous Improvement.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar Engineering field, 10 years of Process Engineering experience can substitute for BS requirement.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows programs required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational / planning, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills are required.
• Good organization skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and be self-motivated.
• Process oriented, customer service driven, problem solver, self-starter, team player who is energized in a changing, fast paced environment.

TOOLS: Basic hand and power tools along with forklift and crane operation.

DIRECTION EXERCISED:  Recommend process improvement and engineering strategies.

DISCRETION EXERCISED:  Recommendation

LIAISES WITH:  Operations, Production, Engineering.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen.
• Willing to submit to a background check.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.