Job Description

We have an opening for a Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer for our Kent, WA location.  If you possess an interest and have an aptitude for Driving operational excellence through the use of data-based analysis and designed experimentation, driving process consistency (i.e. document and change) through the use of appropriate control systems.  Promoting a continuous improvement culture through the use of data-based analysis and decision making, team collaboration and empowerment, and systems thinking, check out the details below.

What will you be responsible for?

Leads and strategically advises plant leadership on line throughput, line balance and process improvement opportunities through requirements gathering, data extraction / transformation, organized analysis and effective visualization of information.
Supports process owner to ensure adherence to MCO process
Supports and adheres to document control system for all controlled documents that includes processes for notification, tracking and recording of changes in designated control systems (i.e. portal / SharePoint).
Collaborates with functional areas to develop and report performance metrics against targets to determine gaps in performance and recommends/executes improvement initiatives.
Uses appropriate Lean, Six Sigma and data analysis tools to analyze quantitative and qualitative to provide actionable information for data-driven decisions.
Champions use and functionality of BPLM, Infinity and CTT and other related systems and ensures accuracy through a validation strategy that identifies all critical inputs and controls them properly to achieve optimal performance of critical process and outputs.
Supports the Food Safety Systems per the system requirements and per the direction of the plant Quality department.
Supports the operation of the plant maintenance system and processes per the direction of the Production department.
Supports audits and trials through data and process analysis, documenting findings and preparing/delivering reports.
Conducts training, when appropriate, on engineering concepts and tools, including but not limited to process control and capability, root causes analysis, basic quality and problem-solving tools.
Partners with plant departments to establish effective communication processes to equally disseminate critical information across all departments, shifts and crews.
Assists in mapping and documenting complex business processes to support process improvement efforts.
Assists with the deployment of approved and assigned best practices and confirms / reports local impacts.
 
What are we looking for?

Minimum High School Diploma or GED
Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college degree level education or work-related experience; math/science/engineering or information management degree
Job related experience for 4 year(s) minimum
 
Preferred Qualifications:

Must possess analytical thinking skill and knowledge of statistical process control and statistical analysis including designed experiments
Must be able to prioritize multiple projects, perform complex tasks, organize and follow through consistently and work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge of the following areas:  business principles, legal practices, customer needs and expectations; statistical process control; statistical analysis; generally accepted managerial practices and procedures; quality assurance principles, practices, nomenclature, and procedures
Application experience and skill (MS Office, MINITAB or similar statistical tools)

Hiring Salary Range: $77,200-$115,500 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
Other Compensation:   This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
Relocation assistance available
Regular Full-Time Salaried and Hourly positions: Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, click here for  more info https://www.ball.com/us_benefits