Mechanical Engineer - Lean Six Sigma, Process Management (m/w/d)

Beschreibung

We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

To support our Animal Health Team at our location in Unterschleissheim (near Munich), we are looking for you to start immediately on a permanent and full-time basis as an

You have at least two years of experience with Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools such as 8 step problem solving (8SPS), Kaizen, 5S, standardized work, exploratory data analysis, DMAIC, etc.

• Drives continuous improvement through ownership of metrics for Operations; facilitates Improvement projects and tracks action plans; ensures alignment to site goals for all Improvement projects
• Leads in use of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools and drives Improvement initiatives within Operations; trains and promotes lean tools and culture, as well as coaches and mentors others in Operations in the execution/deployment of Improvement projects, and/or Inclusion, and co-develops standardized work
• Develops, supports, uses or implements digital solutions that improve performance in terms of Safety, Compliance, Delivery or Cost as part of our Digital Factory 4.0 journey
• Sustains visual management systems (e.g., Tier boards) within Operations and works to enhance communications and share best practices across shifts and processes
• Actively facilitates problem solving exercises and models "go see" on the shop floor; supports improvement of systems for investigations, including development of root cause analysis tools and capabilities (8SPS)
• Promotes a compliance ownership culture (safety, environmental, and quality) and ensures Improvement activities are appropriately linked to the site strategy; will facilitate the development and management of a strategy and strategic initiative portfolio within Operations
• Demonstrates Inclusive behaviors; works to increase employee engagement and ensure Inclusion standards are applied to Improvement efforts
• You report to the Director of MPS (MSD Production System) and Digital

• B.S. or advanced degree in Engineering or related scientific fields, preferably with a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing, technical support, or continuous improvement (i.e. LSS) experience in a pharmaceutical or chemical or automotive manufacturing environment
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Yellow/Green/Black Belt qualification is an advantage
• Strong verbal and written communication skills both in German and English, interpersonal skills, and a high level of team facilitation skills, including the ability to develop and coach team members
• A demonstrated understanding of site and corporate strategy and the ability to convert strategic intent into realizable improvement actions are required
• Continuous Improvement project experience highly desirable for this role, including a history of successful problem-solving experiences
• Good knowledge of MS Office toolkit, as well as advanced Excel skills are desired
• Knowledge of Minitab and/or Tibco Spotfire are a plus

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us - and start making your impact today.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.