Job description

Essilor of America, Inc. (Essilor), is the leading manufacturer and wholesaler of prescription lenses in the United States. We currently have a Continuous Improvement Engineer Title career opportunity at our St. Cloud, MN location.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The purpose of the CI engineer is to develop, promote, and support the execution of the continuous improvement program. Working in partnership with labs to design and implement changes in process, capability, and culture aimed in improving operational excellence. The target is to support the coordination, organization, and implementation of standardization of key performance indicators in our US Industrial Labs. The scope of this position is the US Industrial Labs St Cloud Campus (Precision, DBL, Custom Eyes, EPIC, and Glass Lab) in St Cloud, Minnesota. The CI Engineer will partner with Quality, LOFT, GE, and Production teams to coordinate and implement changes in process, capability, and culture targeted on improving Operational Excellence in the lab with a strong focus on supporting the standardized implementation of LIFE, LOFT, and QMS/ISO.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to use flow simulation tools and propose improvement actions.
• Support the implementation of LIFE, QMS, and LOFT across the US Industrial Network in a standardized manner to achieve one consistent methodology and standard.
• Able to use flow simulation tools and propose improvement actions.
• Support the set up of SOP/PCP
• Ensure that appropriate action plans are in place
• Support developing a lean manufacturing culture
• Development and sharing of the best lean practices
• Support lean training
• Create a dashboard for the US Industrial Network to provide an overview of standardization updates across LIFE, LOFT, and QMS.

Skills/Compentencies:

• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing & continuous improvement tools
• Fast learning, analytical skill, proactive, accurate, and well organized
• Action oriented, able to solve problems on the shop floor, drive for results
• Able to deal with diverse prople at any level of the organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills including interest for people development
• Ability to listen & integrate business needs with detailed technical inputs
• Knowledge of statistical programs

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Engineering degree desired
• 3 - 5 Years of Experience
• Proven excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate, facilitate and negotiate at all organizational levels on a worldwide basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,359.86 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Cloud, MN 56303: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Continuous improvement: 3 years (Preferred)
• Process engineering: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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