Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Continuous Improvement Teams design and implement programs and projects to improve products, services, or processes aligned with business strategies. They coach teams; establish program performance metrics; and establish process excellence supports.

TE Connectivity’s AD&M Business Unit is a global leader in connectivity products for the Aerospace, Defense, and Marine, Oil & Gas markets. The business unit is organized as a “company within the broader TE enterprise”, with all functional areas reporting to the SVP & GM of the business unit. The business has a broad product portfolio and is truly a global business with revenues of $1.3B.  

Responsibility:

•    Support the deployment of the AD&M business system within the Engineering function
•    Facilitate training on Lean / Continuous Improvement tools
•    Use of Change Management tools and methodologies to support with improvement efforts
•    Facilitate Kaizen Events, Problem-Solving Workshops, and Value Stream Mapping sessions
•    Manage Continuous Improvement Pipeline within areas of responsibility
•    Lead Continuous Improvement Projects/Initiatives
•    Coach others on the Lean Mindset and tools
 

Desired Candidate Profile:

•    5+ years’ experience in Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or Project Management
•    Bachelor’s Degree preferred
•    Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required / Black belt
•    Certified Design for Six Sigma required
•    Highly effective communicator and influencer, with the necessary communication and presentation skills to inspire and educate audiences in Lean Principles and run Kaizen Events all levels of the organization
•    Organization savvy, to inspire and influence stakeholders at all levels
 

Competencies