U.S. Pipe

Operational Excellence Engineer

LocationPhoenix, AZ

About This Job


Why Join Our Team?


Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.


What We Offer:

Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.


About the Role:


U.S. Pipe is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operations in the assigned region. This position responsibilities will include identifying and driving improvement opportunities for Quality practices and Operational Excellence techniques. Duties include collection and analysis of manufacturing and customer data to improve safety, product quality, customer delivery, and cost reductions. 50% travel is expected.


Specific Responsibilities:

Develop and execute plant specific OPEX and Quality roadmaps.
Understand, Train, mentor and coach Quality standards and Lean / Six Sigma principles, tools, and practices.
Ensure adherence to company Quality standards.
Investigation of any Customer Complaint including RCA report.
Compliance with all ISO, NSF, and UL standards.
Work with and manage the various different inspection entities that interact with the plants (WSNY, FM, UL, etc.).
Working with the Production Manager, acts as a change agent to drive improved quality, reduce manufacturing costs, and increase productivity by eliminating waste, reducing variation, streamlining key value streams, and optimizing business processes.
Create, train and monitor performance of Standard Work program.
Define, assemble, and lead improvement project teams, Kaizen events, Just-do-it’s, etc.
Support CapEx projects related to OPEX & Quality improvements.
Assist Engineering with equipment maintenance using PM and CMMS systems.
Ensure the manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations.


Qualifications:

3 to 5 years’ Operational Excellence experience in a manufacturing environment.
Degree in Engineering, such as Industrial or Mechanical is required.
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with specific ability to use advanced features such as macros.
Technical knowledge and facilitation skills in continuous improvement to lead 5S and Kaizen events.
Bilingual English / Spanish.
Demonstrated competency in Lean / Six Sigma principles, tools, and practices.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality assurance techniques and business operations while demonstrating a customer-centric and flexible problem-solving approach.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization and tailor messaging to appropriate audience.
Ability to present complex concepts via presentations for senior level audiences is highly preferred.
Self-starter who can develop effective networks with internal customers and external stakeholders
Strong time management, prioritization, analytical, and organizational skills, with ability to meet deadlines, achieve desired results, and manage multiple initiatives, both collaboratively and independently.


U.S. Pipe is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a workforce with well-qualified individuals without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. U.S. Pipe is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the U.S. Pipe Recruiting team at (866) 347-7473.

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