Engineer 4 - Business Excellence (Quality)

Requisition ID:  32181  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Consider joining our team and unlock your potential. 

The Engineer 4 - Business Excellence works in collaboration with Operational Excellence and cross functional business partners to assess, improve and streamline existing quality management system (QMS) processes for the efficient execution of key strategic business initiatives. Acting as the Quality Leader driving the business excellence program for global sites, this role delivers sustainable improvements in product quality, management systems and services by participating in or leading improvement projects using continuous improvement methodologies. Creates/ delivers appropriate LEAN/CI education to create and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Support digital technology and Laboratory Center of Excellence transformation and remediation efforts. Leads and provides coaching, oversight and direction of the Business Excellence and Six Sigma Training Programs and Kin-Shitsu Projects.

Critical aspects of this role include:

• CPM reduction
• Driving operational excellence across factories by partnering with Operations
• Teaching non-factory associates to think about and drive continuous improvement

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Utilizes PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) and DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) methodologies to actively participate in continuous improvement projects that impact product quality and services, and aligns quality management system processes with current business requirements for the successful execution of key business strategic initiatives and develop new processes that have a significant impact on multiple disciplines.
• Applies E3 concept (Engage, Enable, Empower) within project activities to ensure project sustainability with affected work force, supervisors, and leaders.
• Provide leadership and guidance to cross functional managers to deliver site specific improvements using Lean and continuous improvement methodology and tools.
• Lead/Support in identifying LEAN/Continuous Improvement needs along with cross functional business partners, and help assess priorities and develop implementation plans.
• Leads, coach and provide oversight of 6 Sigma Training Program. Assess system effectiveness to identify unplanned training needs/system gaps. Gathers and analyzes data for monthly reporting regarding metrics, performance, and progress of ongoing projects.
• Perform audits and assessments for the evaluation of implemented improvements and consistency across global sites.
• Support digital/technology transformation efforts and Center of Laboratory Excellence implementation efforts by participating and inputting into activities such as value stream and process mapping to optimize new and changed process and technologies.
• Displays accessibility and sought out for consultation on a broad range of complex technical and industry issues engineering staff and management.  
• Works on complex issues where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Keeps updated on recent technical advances within the industry and applies this knowledge to products and processes.
• Contributes to the establishment of business objectives, goals, budgets, and costs as requested.
• Mentors less experienced engineers.
• Collaborates and ensures alignment with key leaders and stakeholders cross-functionally and within Quality.
• Anticipates problems, generates technically advanced alternatives, and implements innovative solutions for complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Works on significant and unique issues where analysis requires evaluation of intangibles.  Exercises independent judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results.
• Engages actively with, inspires, and drives the effectiveness of teams that integrate multiple functions/disciplines and have broad bu