Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc Hiring for Continuous Improvement Engineer at Terrell, TX Full Time

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® is the leading supplier of value-added, glazing-focused, interior, and exterior products and services. We design, engineer, test, and manufacture solutions in engineered curtain walls, storefronts, and entrances, architectural glass, shower enclosures, glazing hardware, windows, railings, and more.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer – III role with us isn’t just a job – it’s a career opportunity with a great company. We are hiring builders at OBE. And we want to lean into your expertise to help us get better. We will give you what you need to do your job, and you will get to contribute, every single day.

This role is perfect for the individual who approaches their work in a professional manner and who is passionate about making an impact in their workplace. If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader!

Continuous Improvement Engineer – III – Terrell, TX

Here’s What You’ll Get to Do:

• Ability to teach/coach and provide guidance at all levels on Value Stream Mapping processes, time studies, Kaizen events, Standard Work, audits/Gemba Walks, PFD, FMEA, Control Plan, and Job Element Sheets, root cause analysis using 5-Why, Cause & Effect Diagram, A3 tools, New Product Introduction (NPI) validation, creating test validation plans, Gauge Studies, and statistical analysis.
• Leads activities in addressing voice of the customer information. Leads in addressing complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how job function integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Can lead lean activities both internally and externally to drive continuous improvement.
• Acts as a resource for Team Members with less experience; leads projects of various complexity with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Capable of coaching and mentoring others on the use of problem-solving tools (5-Why, Logic Tree, Cause & Effect diagram, A3, etc.) to determine root cause analysis and derive countermeasures.
• Impacts a range of customer; operational, project or service activities within own job function and other related disciplines, works within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Mentors Technicians, other Engineers, Leads, Supervisors to ensure manufacturing efficiencies are achieved and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Has a proficient understanding of lean principles, quality systems, statistical tools, and procedures.
• Facilitates continuous improvement within business processes, new product development projects, supplier improvement efforts, &/or customer/product issues of complex scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review on a variety of factors.
• Demonstrates exceptional judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with Senior key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Demonstrates a fair understanding of general business principles and moderate level of market awareness. Has some business management experience or training.
• Acts with understanding of how own role impacts the team and Cost of Quality.

Here’s What We’re Looking For:

• 10 years’ experience and has mastered and/or is considered a mentor in the use of Toyota Production Systems, quality systems, statistical tools, lean concepts, and procedures.
• Capable of leading functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and/or complexity.
• Can lead and teach best practices for internal or external business issues to improve manufacturing, products or services.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering) or equivalent experience 10+ years related experience and/or training.
• Extensive quality tools experience (PFD, FMEA, Control Plan, Leaders Standard Work, Gauge R&R, Statistical analysis, A3, etc.).
• Has an in depth understanding and expertise on the implementation of lean manufacturing principles to continually improve processes.
• CQM, ISO 9000/TS-16949 Lead Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma Master
• Black Belt certification, or equivalent experience
• Competent in Microsoft Office Tools (Excel), Visio, Minitab and company ERP system.

About OBE

OBE has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that together form the OBE family. OBE operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability-If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)