Job Description

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and about 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, forgings, and clad products for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 20,000 people worldwide. PCC has over 120 plants and has a presence in twentysix states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a highquality, lowcost and ontime producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile

What began as a family business has grown into a worldwide force in tubing and pipe. At RathGibson, we understand that choosing between welded, welded and drawn, and seamless tubing or pipe can be complex. When making these selections, the quality requirements, such as corrosion, dimensional units and strength drive the selection process.

We are the preferred global solutions provider for precision stainless and specialty alloy tubing products. We serve diverse industries such as power generation, renewable, oil and gas, petrochemical, food and dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and general commercial.

At RathGibson, we realize that designing and manufacturing the world's finest tubing and pipe is only half of our mission. The other half is supplying our customers with the product they need when they need it. To that end, RathGibson has implemented a stateoftheart system that tracks each order from the moment the quote is made through order placement, production, finishing, packaging, shipment and delivery.

Location Profile

RathGibson is located in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Position Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer instills a Process of Excellence culture through involving, educating, and leading all levels and functions in CI/Lean principles, concepts, methodology, initiatives and tools. Must possess the knowledge and skills required to facilitate continuous improvements in key processes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

* Observes and supports RathGibsons health, safety and environmental policies.
* Follows work instructions and departmental procedures to perform essential functions of job.
* Work with site leadership teams using CI/Lean tools and analytical skills to identify, prioritize and lead CI projects or activities.
* Identify stakeholders and resources; reprioritize as necessary to address changes in business.
* Facilitate crossfunctional project groups to develop and implement process improvements resulting in increased productivity and cost reductions.
* Designs, implements, champions new Lean strategies and program elements and framework to keep pace with growth and business changes.
* Develop CI project plans, with management; identify needed resources, alignment, milestones, deliverables, project prioritization and tracking.
* Develop and provide CI/Lean training.
* Identifies and communicates training requirements; identifies and secures resources.
* Mentor, influence and coach project teams to facilitate culture change. Ensures alignment of initiative, CI principles, concepts and methodology.
* Organizes, generates relevant data and prepares project scopes.
* Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education

* BS or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline
* Practical experience with implementation and sustaining of CI programs: LSS,OEE
* Ability to work flexible hours as required.
* Experience with crossfunction communication and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.
* Black Belt certification (LSS), a plus

Required Skills

* Clear and concise interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
* Proficient using MS Office Suite: Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook

Desired Skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.