Engineer, Continuous Improvement Excellence (CIx Engineer) at Stanley Black & Decker

Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • 2+ years of manufacturing experience in consumer goods or similar
  • Conversational skills in English and Spanish (desirable)
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, analytics skills, and strategy experience (preferred)
  • Experience with Lean / CI methodologies in operations (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, TPM, or other process improvement certification)
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, global and domestic (may vary based on business needs)

Responsibilities

  • Work side-by-side with manufacturing leaders to lead operational improvement workstream(s), including development of a workstream charter, problem-solving, data analytics, detailed work plan, and identification of operational and financial KPIs
  • Solve complex problems at the macro level and line-level for the global manufacturing team
  • Gain experience to understand operational KPIs and determine appropriate responses to close gaps
  • Drive operational improvement through implementation of Lean standard tools and concepts (e.g., Flow, Standard Work, 5S, Visual-Management, SMED, Poka-Yoke, PDCA, TPM)
  • Coach and build capabilities of shop floor-based personnel (makers, supervisors, managers) in new ways of working and problem-solving
  • Support codification of newly developed approaches, methodologies, and results as part of the SPX program to standardize manufacturing sites

Skills

Lean
5S
Standard Work
Visual Management
SMED
Poka-Yoke
PDCA
TPM
Data Analytics
Problem Solving
KPIs

Stanley Black & Decker

About Stanley Black & Decker

New Britain, ConnecticutHeadquarters
1843Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Phone/Internet Stipend

Risks

Emerging Asian tool manufacturers increase competition, impacting market share and pricing.
Stricter environmental regulations may raise production costs for power tools.
Growing tool rental services could reduce individual tool purchases, affecting sales.

Differentiation

Stanley Black & Decker integrates WhisperDrive technology, enhancing product performance and market appeal.
DEWALT's POWERSHIFT system reduces CO2e emissions by up to 60%, leading in eco-friendly tools.
CRAFTSMAN's seven 2024 Pro Tool Innovation Awards highlight its industry-leading innovation.

Upsides

Partnership with WECS Renewables expands reach into the renewable energy sector.
Increased demand for eco-friendly tools boosts DEWALT's market traction in North America.
DEWALT's tool donation initiative supports tradespeople, potentially increasing brand loyalty.

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