Apogee Architectural Metals
Position Summary
The Operational Excellence Engineer III serves as a strategic leader, responsible for driving transformational change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This role involves the development and execution of high-impact initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving overall operational performance. Drawing on extensive experience in AMS methodologies, the Senior OE Engineer provides mentorship to cross-functional teams, manages interns, ensures alignment of improvement efforts with organizational goals, and delivers strategic insights to leadership. The role emphasizes a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, implementing solutions, sustaining improvements to SQDCP, and champions the AMS culture.
Key Responsibilities
Process Development:
- Lead the cross-functional development, standardization, and optimization of manufacturing and business processes, including leading capital projects from concept through implementation to improve capacity, flow, and operational effectiveness.
Data Analysis:
- Lead collecting and analyzing operational and process data to identify inefficiencies, constraints, and performance gaps; conduct research on best practices, technologies, and methods to inform solution development and investment decisions.
Problem Solving:
- Lead large-scope, complex improvement initiatives across manufacturing and non-manufacturing functions by applying advanced problem-solving methodologies.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and coach in structured problem-solving, training and mentoring teams in a variety of tools while ensuring rigor, consistency, and sustainable results.
Operations/AMS:
- Lead the planning and execution of Ops initiatives, driving significant impact on operational performance.
- Create new AMS standards and drive culture change across the organization.
Team Collaboration/Mentorship:
- Facilitate collaboration across departments to align on process improvement goals, provide guidance, and resolve roadblocks.
- Guide and mentor junior OE professionals and cross-functional teams, building internal capabilities and fostering a continuous improvement mindset.
- Train on AMS and other lean tools and methodologies. Provide feedback to leadership on opportunities for manufacturability improvements.
- Support leaders and frontline teams in developing foundational capability in AMS/Lean tools by providing basic training, technical guidance, and assistance with certification requirements.
Preferred Certifications
CMfgE: Certified Manufacturing Engineer
Green/Black Belt in Lean or Six Sigma
MEC: Manufacturing Excellence Certification
CAIS-MAN: Certified A.I. Scientist
CAITL-MAN: Certified A.I. Transformation Leader
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Advanced CI and Lean expertise
- Strong leadership presence and facilitation capability
- Business acumen and systems thinking
- Ability to drive change in complex environments
Education and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
Experience
- 5–8 years of manufacturing or CI experience
Work Environment/Travel Requirements
- Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment.
- Extended periods of office work on a computer and in team meetings.
- Regional day travel is expected with this role.
- Overnight travel requirements will be variable based on projects and business activities, expected up to 10%
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
Our Benefits
We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.
Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
Incentive Plans
401(k) with employer contribution and match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Training and Career Progression
Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.