QA CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER MORNING SHIFT

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Established in 1976, Rapid Manufacturing is a global electronics manufacturing company specializing in electronic custom-designed cable and wire harness, electro-mechanical, and box build assemblies for OEMs. We have built our reputation as an elite contract manufacturer and earned the trust of our customers through decades of commitment to unparalleled service, reliability, and excellence.

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Send your resume to careers@rapidmfg.com.
  • What is it like to work at Rapid?

Excellent opportunity for a dynamic person to join a cable manufacturing company as a Quality Continual Improvement Engineer in the Corporate office in Anaheim, CA. The successful candidate will have primary accountability to handle improvement process/project/initiative by leading improvement teams through collaboration with department management and participants without direct supervisory responsibility over team members; ensuring all project objectives are properly documented; coordinating activities and tasks; leading on the use of process improvement tools; assisting in the development of implementation action plans; and conducting follow-up.

  • What are the role responsibilities?

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Daily job responsibilities/functions to include, but not limited to:

  • Facilitate and lead assigned process quality improvement events using methods of culture- appropriate team building, team energizing, data gathering and analysis, and problem solving.
  • Develop and Implement QMS/EMS management systems as well as Internal Audit Programs and Plans for any international standard applicable for Rapid such as AS9100, ISO9001,
  • ISO13485, ISO14001, NADCAP AC7121, etc.
  • Guide and direct project team leaders in defining and architecting business systems, processes, and configurations.
  • Documents new or adjusted business processes and provides analysis and suggestions required to improve the productivity, cost of the individuals using those processes.
  • Define and monitor process parameters/metrics on and ongoing basis to minimize process variation; drive projects which eliminate inefficiencies and optimize productivity.
  • Act as liaison between business users and IT Operations to develop the necessary IT infrastructure/systems when needed and leads effort with users and IT to formally document processes, procedures, and user guides.
  • Facilitate team meetings, drive communication with teams, and follow-up assigned activities.
  • Applies Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC Six Sigma tools to improve quality reduce waste, cost, and processes.
  • Be a key player under his/her manager direction to assist the local organization to systematically use structure methods and tools for problem solving and quality improvements.
  • Example: 8-Disciplines, 5Why’s, PDCA, A3, SPC tools, DMAIC Six Sigma, etc.
  • Provides regular reports or updates to management on program status, plans and issues.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • What are the role requirements?

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Expertise/Skills:

  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in manufacturing or operations roles in medium-size companies.
  • 2-3 years of experience in identifying process improvement opportunities, developing implementation and sustainment plans.
  • Fundamental knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing/
  • Six Sigma. (Problem Solving, Standard Work, 5S, PDCA, A3, TPM etc.)
  • Knowledge of management systems on any of the following standards ISO9001, AS9100,
  • ISO13485, ISO14001, NADCAP AC7121, all is a plus.
  • Experience in generating Value Stream Mapping (VSM) maps.
  • Understand Key Performance Measures and Indicators that drive company measurement, reporting and analytics across departments.
  • Fundamental computer skills – Excel (pivot table, charts, data analysis, queries), Visio, Access databases, Minitab, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Any experience working with a Lean manufacturing environment.
  • IPC 620 and J-STD 001 workmanship standards
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish

Qualifications:

  • Must be able to establish, document, update, and track business metrics
  • Must be ITAR compliant (citizen, refugee, permanent resident)
  • Ability to apply advanced mathematical and statistical concepts
  • Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Proven ability to influence and drive change
  • Solid verbal/written communication skills coupled with interpersonal skills – this job requires building team rapport on the shop floor and at all levels in the organization.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and set priorities
  • Project management and analytical problem-solving skills with ability to scope and analyze cross-functional problems to generate and implement solutions.

Education / Experience:

  • College /University Graduate
  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in manufacturing or operations roles in medium-size companies.
  • 2-3 years of experience in quality & environmental management systems and identifying process improvement opportunities, developing implementation and sustainment plans
  • Salary
$73,500.00 – $84,500.00 per year DOE

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