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Continuous Improvement Specialist job at Parker Hannifin Corporation in Portland OR

Description, duties, responsibilities

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise together with our breadth of differentiated technologies ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products significantly contributing to Parkers goal of addressing the worlds most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker our team members belong matter and make a difference.

Parker Meggitt a recent addition to Parker Hannifin is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets specializing in a wide range of products including power generation and conversion systems magnetics and sensors for extreme environments. Located in Milwaukie OR (in the Greater Portland Area) this site is within the Fire Safety and Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select aircraft and ground vehicle markets spanning business jet narrow body wide body and fighter jet platforms as well as military ground vehicles. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world including Airbus Boeing Embraer Lockheed Martin and Raytheon among others.

Position Summary

The Continuous Improvement Specialist has the primary responsibility for the development and deployment of the tools methods and processes that make up the Parker Lean system (PLS). Ability to lead and facilitate lean kaizen events to drive business performance improvement. Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Essential Functions

Coordinates and allocates the daily continuous improvement activities to meet company objectives

Collects analyzes and reports product data and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement

Utilizes the teams knowledge to drive improvements and best practices

Recommends solutions to complex problems and implements corrective actions

Effectively applies improvement initiatives for all related activities in the facility

Manages training and skills enhancement for all employees with respect to continuous improvement tools and techniques

Provides technical expertise and implements lean principles techniques and methods

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Engineering Manufacturing or comparable discipline is required.

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 2 or more years experience utilizing continuous improvement principles (e.g. lean manufacturing) total quality and problem-solving tools.

Thorough knowledge of continuous improvement principles and philosophies in business and/or manufacturing operations.

Ability to lead and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques

Ability to apply mathematical and analytical skills and to quantify results

Ability to research and analyze data effectively

Ability to gather data compile information and prepare reports

Excellence verbal and written communication skills

Presentation skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Well-organized detail-oriented and ability to multi-task

Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision in order to meet deadlines

Strong prioritization skills

Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically

Ability to train and communicate effectively with team members project teams and management

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation

Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit and Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs including:

Comprehensive coverage for medical prescription drugs dental vision voluntary optional life accident insurance hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay

Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay

Career development and tuition reimbursement

Other benefits including paid parental leave short and long-term disability programs adoption assistance a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection legal protection and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parkers policies and applicable state laws Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation age national origin disability gender identity genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by law. However U.S. Citizenship Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accord with U.S. import and export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law please go to Employees and Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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