Continuous Improvement engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position : Pwr-T Industrial -  Transformation and Continuous Improvement Engineer

Organization

Function : Transformation and continuous improvement

Country :  Pwr-T locations

Location : The role is based in Paris, and requires international travel,

Reporting Structures: Reports directly to the Industrial PMO and Continuous Improvement Manager

Context

The business group Pwr-T is going through a deep transformation, covering all core functions of the organization.

The transformation is structured around two main axis:

• Project selectivity, aimed at optimizing the portfolio risk and improving the as-sold margin profile (SHIFT project modelling)


• Execution excellence, focused on maximizing margins at project delivery stage (ReWire program)

The business group is actively exploring opportunities to bolster its capacity to manage client risks and enhance its

value proposition and differentiation in the market.

Purpose

The role is to provide methodological and operational support within Pwr-T Industrial team to ensure the execution of the strategic plan

• Assist managers in the plants and laboratories in the delivery of strategic initiatives, especially through data analysis and the use of lean management practices / methodologies and identify improvement opportunities


• Take the lead of workstreams of specific projects, identify priorities, coordinate actions

The mission is to improve the consistency, efficiency and success of projects within the organization by ensuring

rigorous and harmonized process management.

Areas of responsibility

Transformation :

• Define targeted action plans and support their effective implementation

Continuous improvement in Pwr-T plants and laboratories

• Identify performance improvement opportunities through data and process analysis


• Enhance operational performance, cross-functional collaboration and process efficiency


• Provide structured methodological support to operational teams in the Pwr-T plants and laboratories

Project management

• Support managers in the Industrial team in delivering key strategic and operational initiatives


• Take the lead of workstreams, ensure planning and coordinate actions between stakeholders

Key Interfaces

• Pwr-T BG


• All departments within Industrial organization (manufacturing, testing, accessories, QHSE, HR, ..)


• Others departments outside Industrial orga.

Expected Results

• Assist on the achievement of the transformation objectives, to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.


• Ensure the efficient execution of some transformation initiatives


• Provide methodological support to operational teams

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education

• Undergraduate degree in relevant engineering discipline

Technical skills

• Lean/continuous improvement skills


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Understanding of project management principles

Leadership/Teamwork

• Potential to lead small projects or teams, is well respected/or easily accepted by peers, builds solution incorporating opinions of the key stakeholders.


• Good team player in multi-cultural/functional environment, eager to find a joint solution with key stakeholders


• Skills to influence others to adopt new processes or ideas

Problem solving

• Has good ability to analyze issues, break problems down in a structured way, and draw insights;


• Able to identify key issues and root causes


• Forward thinking and can identify implication of current issues on mid/long term objectives and propose a solution to tackle them

Communication

• Good written and oral communication in French and English


• Easily convey messages in a concise way


• Present well in front of Management level


• Effectively communicate with people across organization

Assertiveness

• Uses assertive communication to express expectations and priorities clearly, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders


• Proactively raises concerns and risks, offering alternative solutions instead of avoiding conflict


• Negotiates timelines, resources, and responsibilities assertively to secure what is needed for successful delivery