Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.The Lean Engineer promotes a culture of continuous improvement in the organization through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology tools.About Your Job:Development, training, coaching, and implementation of Six Sigma projects using the DMAIC methodology – 50%Implementation of Lean Manufacturing methodology tools through Kaizen events, such as:VSM (Value Stream Mapping)Workplace organization (6S)Visual ManagementStandardized WorkMaterial Handling Systems (Kanban, POU, Heijunka)TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die), among others, 30%Lead and coordinate Kaizen events to implement improvements in the organization – 10%Participate in “Lean Phases” training – 5%Promote continuous improvement throughout the organization by training direct associates in Yellow Belt and using Lean Manufacturing tools through the “Lean Phases” – 5%Encourage participation in continuous improvement through the LSGA System with associates at different levels.Implement actions to improve the evaluation of the continuous improvement process in different areas (“Lean Assessment”).About You:Education:Bachelor or university degree in EngineeringExperience:Experience in Six Sigma DMAIC methodology – 1 to 2 years of experienceKnowledge of statisticsCritical and analytical thinkingStrong ability to learn and apply new conceptsPersuasive personality with associates; stimulates creative thinking across the organizationAbility to lead, facilitate, and communicate with associatesDemonstrates high performance and commitment to continuous improvementAbility to form cross-functional teamsPersonal Competencies:Results-oriented / Action-orientedInnovativeMotivates the rest of the teamAble to deal with ambiguityCustomer-focusedProvides directionPerseverantPresentation skillsGood listenerProblem-solvingPlanningExamples of Tools and Techniques That Can Be Applied:A3, KaizenValue Stream Mapping and Kaizen6S and Visual ManagementTPM, SMED (changeover reduction)Concepts of Material Flow, Pull, FIFOMaterial Handling and Supply (Kanban, POU)Line BalancingHeijunka (level-loading)Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise. Our Core Values – Customer Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork and Results Driven – supports us on our mission to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance of our customers’ products and systems.We are an equal opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.#LI-KRL
