Fairbanks Morse Defense
Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound.
For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense, its the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. Were one of the nations leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard.
When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. We offer competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what its like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers
American Fan
American Fan is a manufacturer of air movement equipment for Industrial, HVAC, Commercial Marine, and specialty markets. Throughout our history, the quality and reliability of our products have been built upon a solid foundation of unrivaled application expertise and technical leadership. As a small manufacturer who is part of a well-respected international corporation, we are best known for our willingness to design and manufacture specialty air movement products for unique applications.
Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group of knowledgeable agents and representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff, they deliver a very high level of customer service.
Job Description: Continuous Improvement Engineer
American Fan has an opportunity for a Painter based in our Fairfield, OH facility. The primary purpose of the Continuous Improvement Engineer is to drive operational efficiency and productivity within our organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your knowledge of industrial engineering principles and continuous improvement methodologies in an industrial setting.
You will work closely with our experienced engineers and managers to identify process improvement opportunities, optimize workflows, and implement best practices.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies. • Develop and implement strategies that promote operational efficiency and excellence across all business units. • Conduct root cause analysis and data-driven assessments to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements. • Partner with leadership teams to establish KPIs, performance metrics, and process dashboards. • Facilitate workshops, training, and coaching to develop Lean and Six Sigma capabilities across teams. • Support strategic projects, including digital transformation, cost reduction, and process automation. • Track and report on operational excellence project results and benefits realization. • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance. • Partner with the operations site leadership to enhance functional efficiency, boost productivity, and drive business growth to achieve key organizational objectives.
Directly Provide Formal and Informal FMOS Training and Coaching:
• Drive the kaizen process, including kaizen funnel development, prioritization, resourcing, activation, and execution. • Ensure effective sustainment of results and support problem-solving as needed to close gaps to targets. • Promote and facilitate diagnosis of workflow impediments and other wastes throughout the business. • Provides counsel on appropriate tools to eliminate them.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field. Masters preferred. • Minimum of five years of work experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and/or logistics. • Minimum of two years of experience applying continuous process improvement methodology, such as Lean or Six Sigma. • Lean Six Sigma certification, Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred. • Strong project management and change management skills. • Excellent communication and facilitation skills. • Experience with process mapping, data analysis, and performance improvement tools, such as DMAIC, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping. • Proficiency in tools like Power BI or similar analytical and reporting software. • Demonstrated ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a general managers point of view and ability to design, develop, and implement a roadmap for an operating business. • Proven ability to consistently deliver results while influencing leaders without authority. • Demonstrated success in cross-functional teams with the ability to work and execute across boundaries and matrices.
Note:
This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirements, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate, or Naturalization Certificate.
Fairbanks Morse Defense Benefits:
Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances • 401k retirement plan with employer match • Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Fairbanks Morse Defense is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.