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Human Resources
Southwest Research Institute
P.O. Drawer 28510
San Antonio, Texas 78228-0510
Salaried Positions
PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL SPECIALIST/STAFF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (PROCESS IMPROVEMENT) (SAN ANTONIO, TX OR AUSTIN METRO AREA)
Job code: 10-00846*
Job Summary:
- Guide customer organizations and their senior leadership through strategic transformational engagements; lead and participate in project teams tasked with brainstorming, strategic planning, product innovation and implementation of best manufacturing practices; interview process operators/owners, document complex business and manufacturing processes, validate data collected and present results to project team and/or customer via process maps, PowerPoint presentations, etc.; establish baselines of current manufacturing/business processes, develop process improvement and sustainability improvement roadmaps, and plan future state; lead business development efforts to engage senior leadership of manufacturing organizations; generate technical reports and proposals. Prepare training materials and deliver training; manage project and project teams.
Education/Experience:
- Requires a BS or MS degree in engineering or technology in a field related to industrial engineering applications with at least a 3.3 GPA plus a minimum of 10 years experience in Process Improvement and Quality Systems for Manufacturing Environments; MBA desired. The ideal candidate should have education and knowledge of best practices for process improvement (lean/six sigma) and quality systems (ISO, TS, AS) as applied in the manufacturing environment; past experience with successful transformational leadership while holding profit/loss responsibilities in a senior management position is strongly desired; must have sound judgment, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to develop and deliver practical solutions; must be able to promote and sell consulting services, lead training and facilitation activities, conduct project activities within a variety of manufacturing facilities; must possess excellent communication skills and must be self-motivated and results-oriented; demonstrated people and program management skills is a must; must be competent in Microsoft desktop applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint); written and oral fluency in Spanish a definite plus. Must be able to visit customer sites, with occasional overnight travel. A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Considerations:
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Job Locations: San Antonio or Austin, TX
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