CI Analyst/Project Manager

Meyer Tool - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Cincinnati, OH

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The CI Analyst/Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of large-scale, cross-functional programs that aim to create efficiencies and process improvements focused on shop metrics such as Quality, Delivery, and Cost. This role champions and deploys business and process improvement methodologies and toolsets across the organization, building capability through knowledge sharing and coaching. The CI Analyst/Project Manager will also participate in internal audits, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and that all internal and external customer requirements are met. In this position, the individual will lead process improvement initiatives across the organization, delivering efficiencies and benefits to both internal and external customers. They will conduct internal audits to maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and report findings accordingly. The role involves data compilation, tracking, and reporting, including monitoring nonconformance trends, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, and communicating updates on shop metrics and goals to all employees. The CI Analyst/Project Manager will perform project management activities, including initiating and managing Lean Six Sigma projects that involve cross-functional teams. They will identify and manage improvement opportunities aimed at changing behaviors to drive standardization, automation, and profitability. Documentation and monitoring of projects related to business processes, policies, metrics, and standard operating procedures will be essential, utilizing DCI-100 summaries as a result of improvement initiatives. The role requires the use of Quality and Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, FMEA, Pareto analysis, PDCA, 5-Why, 8D, and 6S to drive improvements. Facilitating projects associated with company-wide improvements in quality and manufacturing is a key responsibility, as is creating appropriate cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project timelines. The CI Analyst/Project Manager will create and distribute project reports, follow up on action items, and work with all levels of the company to drive continual improvement in products and processes. Training on QMS topics will be facilitated as needed, promoting and developing a continuous improvement culture across the organization. Other duties may be assigned or required by management as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives across the organization to deliver efficiencies and benefits to internal and external customers
• Conduct internal audit process to maintain the QMS and report findings per QMS
• Perform data compilation, tracking and reporting including nonconformance trends
• Ensure compliance with internal and external customer requirements
• Continually communicate updates on shop metrics and goals to all employees
• Perform project management activities including initiating and managing Lean Six Sigma projects involving cross-functional teams
• Identify and manage improvement opportunities aimed at changing behaviors to drive standardization, automation and profitability
• Document and monitor projects related to business processes, policies, metrics and standard operating procedures as a result of improvement initiatives via DCI-100 summaries
• Utilize Quality and Lean tools as appropriate to drive improvement: Value stream mapping, FMEA, Pareto, PDCA, 5-Why, 8D, 6S, Behavior analysis
• Facilitate projects associated with companywide improvements of quality and manufacturing
• Create appropriate cross functional teams to provide the most efficient project timelines possible
• Create and distribute project reports and follow up on action items
• Work with all levels of the company to drive continual improvement in products and processes
• Facilitate training as needed on QMS topics
• Promote and develop a continuous improvement culture across the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent education and experience required
• At least four (4) years of progressive continuous improvement or quality experience
• Must meet ITAR definition of US Person(s)
• Intermediate knowledge of Quality and Lean tools
• Must be organized and committed to meeting deadlines
• Experience in data mining, compilation, and reporting to drive improvement projects/initiatives
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100
• Working knowledge of QMS
• Excellent speaking, listening, and written communication skills in English
• Possess a firm understanding of process improvement techniques and experience in application of the same
• Work without direct supervision
• Must have the ability to inspire and motivate employees at all levels and lead team projects
• Ability to present and train in a competent, efficient manner in dealing with the various levels of company personnel
• Knows and understands the needs of internal and external customers
• Participate in learning new technologies and career development opportunities as presented to facilitate progression and growth within the team
• Excellent attendance in adherence to MTI attendance policy
• Able to prioritize and follow up accordingly with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work in fast paced team environment with a strong commitment to accountability
• Intermediate to advance proficiency in MS Office
• Must have the ability to travel within the U.S. and internationally without restriction