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Please review the job details below.Maxar is currently looking for a Senior Operational Excellence Engineer to join the Operational Excellence (OPEX) team. This team has the responsibility to continuously drive quantifiable improvement projects company-wide and to build a lasting platform for continuous improvement. Members of the OPEX team are experienced professionals who are adept at facilitating change through a balance of interpersonal and structured skills. We are a team of collaborators, mentors, leaders, consultants, drivers, and individual contributors.Responsibilities :
Collaborate with improvement programs across the company to grow a platform of continuous improvement
Mentor and coach employees on continuous improvement and project management techniques to accomplish short-term and long-term results
Lead a variety of cost reduction, quality improvement and schedule reduction improvement projects, from ideation through closure
Consult and provide support to managers and senior managers on strategic objectives, initiatives and corresponding KPI’s
Drive accountability and performance on various process improvement projects
Individually contribute and analyze process improvement projects as a Lean Six Sigma subject matter expert
Responsible for directorate level process improvements and potentially company level improvements
Develops baseline metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Works with management on performance targets and recommends action plans designed to improve quality, reduce cost and improve schedule performance
Uses Lean Six Sigma methodology to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control processes.
Understands, promotes, and teaches Lean Leadership
Facilitates change through Continuous Improvement
Works with management to identify and complete projects in line with company goals.
Initiates projects with little direction and completes all financial calculations to justify and validate improvement projects
Recommends improvement strategies to senior management and implements improvements that will have an effect on the company's balance sheet
Creates measurement tools to track performance and sustain improvements
Leads teams in the development of current and future state process baselines
Analyzes and validates data based on quantitative and statistical techniques
Works cross-functionally on solutions to improve quality, cost and schedule performance
Coaches Lean Six Sigma Green Belts, Black Belts and Quality Engineers through their improvement projects
May teach Lean Six Sigma courses up to Black Belt
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is required
3 years of continuous improvement or Lean Six Sigma implementation experience
Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree or MBA preferred
MAXAR Technologies offers a generous compensation package including a competitive salary; choice of medical plan; dental, life, and disability insurance; a 401(K) plan with competitive company match; paid holidays and paid time off.We are a vertically integrated, new space economy story, including segments across the value continuum for every moment leading up to and following launch. We lead in satellite communications (building and operating), ground infrastructure, Earth observation, advanced analytics, insights from machine learning, next-generation propulsion, space robotics, on-orbit servicing, on-orbit assembly, and protection of space assets through cybersecurity and monitoring of space systems. By integrating our leading-edge capabilities, we provide innovative, cost-effective solutions, value for customers, and thus unlock the multiplier effect of our combined businesses.Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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