NOTICE OF JOB OPENING

Position Location Posting Dates Shift

Continuous Improvement Engineer Eisenhower 7/8/10 – 7/14/10 1

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position will lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects in support of Service Solutions goals and objectives. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will provide guidance to the leadership team in the deployment of continuous improvement concepts. The individual will help to identify improvement opportunities and the resources necessary to accomplish planned improvements. The incumbent will lead, coach, and mentor multiple improvement teams to affect rapid change.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Implement Continuous Improvement methodologies to help the business achieve its goals and objectives. Improvement projects are likely to focus on the product development cycle, manufacturing processes, sourcing initiatives and supply chain optimization.

2. Establish new processes that remove waste and focus on key customer requirements.

3. Provide training, coaching and mentoring in Continuous Improvement concepts and techniques

4. Employ leadership and project management skills to ensure projects are completed on time and meet the objectives in the charter.

5. Function as a change agent. Continuously challenge the way things are done. Promote creativity and out of the box thinking.

6. Share and standardize best practices and processes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE and CERTIFICATION:

Required:

§ BS Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline

§ Experience working in manufacturing operations (5-yrs min)

§ Practical experience applying Lean Manufacturing concepts (3-yrs min)

§ Strong statistical and analytical problem solving skills.

§ Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (or equivalent).

Preferred:

§ Six Sigma Black Belt certification

§ ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

SKILLS:

§ Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills to all levels of the organization

§ Demonstrated project management skills

§ Computer skills: Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, Minitab, Visio, Baan/other ERP system

ABILITIES:

§ Proven ability to solve problems and improve processes.

§ Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

SPX CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please apply on-line at http://www.spx.com/en/careers-and-employment/career-search.aspx for this position. Instructions on how to apply on-line are located in the HR department.