Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A) is a world class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs for steam, gas, and industrial turbines and generators. We lead the industry by offering high-quality, on-schedule, and cost-effective services, parts, and repairs which result in repeat business and positive customer feedback – we are known for our knowledge and experience. 

MD&A is look for a Continuous Improvement Project Manager who will work with business leaders and their teams throughout all MD&A Divisions to identify, facilitate, manage, and implement improvement projects that provide value by improving quality or reducing waste, and improving productivity, capacity, and profitability to meet current and future business objectives. 

• Works with the Manager of Quality & Continuous Improvement to assess and identify strategic improvement opportunities   within MD&A Divisions
• Coordinates with business leaders to assess, prioritize, and align improvement opportunities and projects with their respective business objectives and operational needs
• Works with Division employees to effectively facilitate, execute, and complete focused improvement projects 
• Establishes metrics to monitor the effective implementation of improvements meant to result in improved quality, cost or waste reduction, productivity improvement, customer satisfaction, and improved profitability
• Assists in auditing operations to identify process deficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Assures process changes and improvements are adequately documented or recorded for effective training and maintenance
• Assures process changes and improvements comply with the MD&A QMS and regulatory requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Experience: Minimum 5 yrs of related field experience quality/continuous improvement in Power Generation Industry or related industry

Knowledge: Process knowledge in Power Industry; detailed knowledge & proficiency in Lean and Continuous Improvement/Kaizen principles; Project Management and facilitation; Quality Systems – ISO requirements familiarity; Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Action; proficiency in current PC technology & effective use of software to create forms/documents.

Analytical & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision – self-starter; Ability to effectively perform & contribute in a team environment; Ability to effectively work with & accomplish multiple priorities; Effective organizational and communication skills; Customer focused; Ability to identify, analyze, & solve improvement opportunities with practical solutions; Provide technical guidance on improvement opportunities.

Physical Demands: Exposure to industrial and office environments; Ability to travel to MD&A facilities and field locations when required; travel may be up to 40%. 

MD&A has been a provider of turbine generator maintenance and inspections services for over 40 years, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Power Ltd. MD&A offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401K plan with matching contribution and National major medical, vision, and dental benefits. More information about MD&A can be found at www.mdaturbines.com

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