Engineer – Process Improvement Our client is an international heavy industrial manufacturer that is transforming their organization and industry. As a part of this sweeping effort they are strategically adding talent to develop and grow leaders for future roles. We are helping them identify engineers with 5+ years of experience in industrial environments to support and lead process improvement projects at plant sites. The candidates we seek have good interpersonal skills, are creative problem solvers, have a mechanical aptitude and a technical degree (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering).   This strategic talent addition will support process improvement efforts across the organization and impart knowledge to these engineers involving the details of the business. Successful candidates will have a high level of visibility and exposure to senior business leaders.   We are searching for candidates who are looking for the opportunity to make an impact and grow.       Reporting to the Director Engineering and Process Improvement, this position is responsible for leading process improvement projects at sites across the organization.   This is an opportunity for a developing engineer to apply their skills and experience to raise the capability of the organization to become a best in class operation. The Senior VP Integrated Supply Chain was recruited last year to join a new leadership team to transform the business. This Engineer will join in this emerging transformation effort. We seek a candidate to collaboratively engage and lead process improvement projects. We seek an energized professional for this role.   This is a profitable business with improvement opportunities. There is strong demand for its current products and the R&D activities are providing potential new product applications. The organization recognizes that there is opportunity to grow. This growth will require effective system wide operations leadership.   his role is key to raising the capabilities of the process operations across the organization.   The organization is seeking an engineer and change agent for this role with an interest in growing their capabilities.                                           Candidate Profile:   The successful candidate for this position will be an experienced engineer with experience in improving industrial manufacturing process capabilities in a dynamic, multi-site organization that operates in a global environment.   They will have five (5) + years of experience with in engineering roles in industrial facilities. Candidates with experience with LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies are preferred. They will have specific examples of leading projects that impact safety, quality, cost and reliability.
The experience and skills required will include assignments successfully analyzing the situation, developing a strategy with the site team and at times leading the project.
  They will have strong project management skills. They will have demonstrated leadership ability to influence change and process improvement with a focus on delivering results.   This position has a very wide variety of interactions both inside the organization and externally with equipment suppliers, customers, engineering firms, and contractors. This role requires well developed, effective interpersonal relationship skills. This candidate must have clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
  This candidate will act continuously to maintain the highest standard of unquestioned professional conduct and model high integrity and credibility.   Education Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial) or related field. A graduate degree is desirable.   Other Skills / Knowledge / Attributes  

  • Requires ability to manage multiple projects, people, and meet deadlines.

  • Up to 75% travel to support the manufacturing and distribution sites.

  • LEAN / SIX SIGMA process improvement tools.

  •  Project management skills.   Internal & External Relationships: This position reports to the Manager, Operations Process Improvement. They must have a high level of organizational agility working across the organization.   The contact and interactions in this organization are best described as frequent and informal with a focus on getting the job done.   This is a key role for coordinating essential activities, building and maintaining effective relationships is a critical skill.   Location: This position will be based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   Compensation:  The compensation plan includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience. The company also provides an attractive benefit plan.   Additional information about this position should be directed to Gerry Peterson, Managing Principal, Tartan Group, LLC. 

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