Focused Improvement Engineer

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

The Focused Improvement (FI) Engineer has the overall responsibility for delivering improvement and savings projects identified by the Cost Deployment Pillar and/or the UMS Pillar the role is assigned to. The job holder will apply extensively the full range of Focused and Quality Improvement methods and tools to counter losses identified in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost Deployment, Customer Service and Logistics.

The FI Engineer is responsible for the implementation of all process improvements and the establishment of Basic Condition Standards in the line. The core deliverable of the role is to eliminate losses and waste and increase the stability of the line to support the transition of traditional line teams to semi-autonomous teams. Working directly with the line organization daily, the FI Engineer acts as technical trainer for the line teams and provides coaching to operators.

The role holds the key technical authority in the...