US-CI Coordinator

Summary:

• Location: Beltsville Aerospace Facility
• Work Mode: Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Support continuous improvement efforts across the manufacturing environment.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing tools to improve shop floor productivity.
• Engage in basic problem-solving activities.
• Collect inspection data to create statistical process charts.
• Collaborate with CI manager, operations team, and Quality team.
• Learn and implement new technologies and process changes.
• Reinforce training from kaizen events and follow up on identified action items.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, complete or currently in progress.
• Authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in high-volume, discrete manufacturing, consumer products, automotive, or similar industries preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Six Sigma tools and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of time studies, work measurement, line balancing, and capacity analysis.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or facility layout software preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence teams and drive change in a manufacturing environment.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Labor productivity improvement
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Cost savings and cost avoidance
• Throughput and capacity increases
• Scrap and rework reduction
• On-time project completion
• Safety and quality performance improvements