Continuous Improvement/Process Improvement Manager, Lean, 5S

Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Continuous Improvement/Process Engineering Leader

• Direct Hire/Perm

• Orange County, CA  - Irvine, CA area

PLEASE NOTE -The role is ONSITE in beautiful Orange County, CA, and we are not offering any REMOTE/HYBRID work options at this time, but we are able to offer relocation assistance to those who want to BE/WORK in our location on a daily basis.

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Are you a team leader in a manufacturing setting, with extensive experience leading both TEAMS and PROJECTS around Continuous Improvement efforts, Process Engineering initiatives, and/or Manufacturing Engineering work being done in a in low volume/high mix manufacturing environment?

If so we have a role open for a Senior Manager, with hands on Continuous Improvement experience in Irvine, CA for a local area design/manufacturing firm.

In this role, as the Manager of Process/Manufacturing Engineering, you will be responsible for managing and leading the manufacturing engineering teams and projects, each with their own goals of optimizing production processes and improve overall efficiency and ensuring consistent quality and deliverability for our customers.   On a day to day basis, this Manufacturing Manager will directly oversee the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technologies, while ensuring quality standards, and delivery timelines are met.

Many, but not all, of the key responsibilities for this role, will include the following:

• Develop and implement manufacturing engineering strategies and processes
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies to optimize production processes and reduce cycle times
• Lead and manage a team of manufacturing engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Identify areas for process optimization and cost reduction
• Drive the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies
• Manage the development and execution of project plans
• Provide technical guidance and support to production teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or related field, ideally in Engineering, with priority consideration given to those with advanced/Master's Degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering
• We would PREFER, but will not exclude those without, direct hands on manufacturing experience in Aerospace or Defense Aerospace/ Electronics industries and products.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9000 quality standards
• Previous work experience with military products and/or DOD is a plus
• Experience with products with multiple manufacturing processes/components from complex wire harnesses, cable assemblies, electronic circuit assemblies, etc.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with excellent Coaching, Mentoring, Training and Motivational skills.
• Direct, Hands-on and Leadership experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies such as CI Engineering, 5S, Kaizen, Shainin, methods and practices, etc.
• Proven track record of implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify areas for process optimization
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with excellent documentation skills, an ability to communicate complex concepts to audiences of all levels of technical proficiency.

Please apply to this post and/or email me directly at russ.holland@cybercoders.com with a current resume for immediate consideration and let's discuss the fit.

Benefits

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.