Job: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - TEOA Manager

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MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - TEOA Manager

Location: US-CA-MENLO PARK Requisition ID: 2011-28652
Alternative Work Site: .. Posted Date: 5/7/2011
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Opportunity Details:
Purpose:

Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and specialty products, with fiscal 2008 sales of US$14.8* billion to customers in more than 150 countries.

We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; and alternative energy and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.

More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/. (*Includes revenue from the company's former Wireless Systems segment, which will be reported as a discontinued operation beginning in the fiscal third quarter of 2009.)

Come turn our opportunities into your advantage at Tyco Electronics. Tyco Electronics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Responsibilities:

The CIS Division is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.

This individual will lead, mentor and coordinate lean initiatives for process improvements at the plant. This person will be responsible for the continuous improvement environment at the facility. Must have an in depth knowledge and applied all the elements of Lean Manufacturing: Lean Principles, 5S, Value Stream Map, Pull Systems, SMED, TPM and be experienced in running Kaizen events. The preferred candidate will have hands-on experience in implementing Lean Transformation, planning and implementation of Lean/Six Sigma principles in Transactional based business is also an advantage. Ideal candidate must be able to develop new training materials and adapt existing materials.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

- Provide leadership and direction to individuals and multi-functional teams in identifying, planning and implementing lean initiatives

- Identify and implement key Lean metrics, estimate financial impact of projects, provide follow-up, updates and reports to management

- Provide basic Lean training in support of planned events, including training operators, manufacturing supervisors, and other plant personnel

- Utilize team-based approach to elicit employee participation in the development of systems that improve the business

- Apply problem solving skills with creativity and innovation

Requirement:

Requirements:

- Bachelor of Science or higher in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

- 5+ years of experience in working with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

- Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt is a plus

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and encourage cultural change

- Must have hands-on experience with continuous improvement techniques in Lean and Six Sigma. Must also have a proven record of achieving cost savings and measurable operational improvements.

- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate at all levels of the organization



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