Continuous Improvement Engineer

NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.
Join us and take advantage of career development opportunities, be part of a collaborative team, and grow your skills in an international setting. You will have the opportunity to refine our operations and take part in our growth journey.

Bring high standards through process improvements and innovations

Are you interested in improving processes with innovation and optimization? We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our team and enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will use your skills in Lean and Six Sigma to improve key processes across the organization, working in an innovative and multi-cultural environment. You will manage initiatives that bring lasting change, empowering teams to adopt a culture of continuous growth and improvement. 

Optimize production processes
As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will guide efforts to enhance production processes. Your task will be to:
 

• Collect and analyze data to identify improvement opportunities within production processes
• Manage improvement projects by conducting process improvement workshops with cross-functional teams
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure the impact of process changes
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies such as KPI Tree, Problem Solving, 5S's, VSM, SIPOC, process mapping, and SMED
• Ensure the implementation of the Continuous Improvement Model through daily meeting routines

You will report to the Continuous Improvement Manager and collaborate with various departments. This position is on-site and based in Esposende. 

 
Innovative and results-driven professional
We are seeking an innovative and motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You are a proactive problem solver with excellent analytical skills and a strong focus on results. Your ability to communicate and build relationships with team members is crucial. You are also adept at managing change and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.
 
You also have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or similar
• 3 years of experience in process engineering, continuous improvement, or a similar role
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Be a catalyst for continuous improvement and implement changes in our processes

 
Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than January 21, 2024. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
 
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SolidAl
SolidAl, an NKT company, is a leading manufacturer of power cables, conductors and integrated solutions for energy transmission and distribution from 1 kV up to 400 kV. Based in Portugal, the company has over 50 years of experience delivering high-, medium- and low-voltage power cables for projects across 40 countries. As of June 21st 2024, SolidAl was acquired by NKT, adding capacity to the Applications Business Line to meet the growing demand from grid upgrades and renewable energy projects across Europe. 

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 5.000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 2.6 billion in 2023. We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com