Job Description
Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable. We deliver roofing, insulation, waterproofing, and architectural systems for commercial and residential projects using a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to solve today’s challenges. We’re equally committed to our people, prioritizing safety, inclusion, career growth, development, tuition assistance, and excellent benefits.
With manufacturing, engineering, operations, and corporate functions across North America and globally, Carlisle offers stability, agility, and opportunity in a performance-driven culture. Do meaningful work and shape the future of building solutions; apply today and come grow with us. We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our team in Wylie, TX.
As an employee of Carlisle, you will enjoy the following benefits:
Day 1 coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Leave and disability income protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Advocate and insurance concierge services
Paid Time Off – paid sick days, paid vacation days and 11 paid holidays annually
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent, & commuter expenses
Educational Assistance Program (tuition reimbursement) for employees
Job Summary
The COS Improvement Engineer will apply engineering and Lean Six Sigma knowledge and concepts to identify, scope, and manage projects and activities that will improve process control and overall plant efficiency. The position requires the ability to build strong working relationships and communicate effectively with plant personnel and management to effectively identify and execute the activities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are also required. Standard work hours Monday – Friday 7am – 4pm with occasional overtime and weekends required. Travel 40-60% throughout the year.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Apply engineering knowledge to the manufacturing processes to identify improvement
Perform root cause analysis to reduce process
Utilize statistical analysis and software tools to evaluate manufacturing
Prepare written justifications for approved capital expenditures (ACEs).
Play a key role in advancing CWT’s lean journey across the
Facilitate events and meetings focused on manufacturing improvements and cost
Track and report project
Coordinate and manage numerous teams and projects to execute and sustain improvement
Identify and prioritize potential manufacturing improvement projects in responsible
Attend and facilitate Kaizen and other continuous improvement events throughout the organization.
Work with the COS team to further drive the overall COS journey to establish a culture of continuous improvement throughout CWT.
Research and prepare written justifications for capital
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Operational understanding of manufacturing, business software systems, business systems functions and how they inter-relate, and customer expectations.
Proficient understanding of fundamental Lean tools including, but not limited to, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Mistake Proofing, TPM, MDI, Root Cause Analysis, etc.
Strong understanding of Six Sigma tools and approach including, but not limited to, DMAIC, Measurement System Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability, Experimental Design (DOE), etc.
Effective project and time management techniques
Working knowledge of various software systems including Microsoft Office, SAP, Minitab, Wonderware, etc.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, problem solving and analytical skills, conflict resolution, listening skills, coaching and facilitating skills.
Ability to identify, scope, and execute numerous improvement projects
Capacity to communicate complex theories in simple terms to all levels of the organization
Effectively able to articulate technical details in written
Education and Experience:
Required:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical
2+ years of experience in a lean Six Sigma enterprise or equivalent educational
Lean Champion Certification and Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is a plus
Working Conditions:
Office environment setting with occasional plant settings where the plants may be dirt, dusty, and hotter/colder than office settings.
Monday – Friday; 7:00 am – 4:00
Occasional overtime or weekends
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:
Eye, head and hearing protection along with a high vis vest are required at all times on the production
Safety toed shoes (steel/composite) are required on the production
Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department may be required.
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