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Business Excellence Engineer

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Flex

Business Excellence Engineer

Columbia, SC

Job Posting Start Date 03-12-2025 Job Posting End Date 05-12-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Business Excellence Engineer located in Orangeburg, SC.

Reporting to the Business Excellence manager the Business Excellence Engineer primary focus is identifying and implementing process improvements and cost reductions using accepted Lean and six Sigma methodologies.

What a typical day looks like:
  • The Continuous Improvement Engineering role will own the processes for a department. This requires the ability to visualize complex processes and implement process designs capable of meeting our safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
  • Facilitates and implements the continuous improvement process (e.g., behaviors, attitude, and culture), working with staff and operations to implement and sustain a continuous improvement program based upon Lean principles that supports meeting plant goals and targets.
  • Develop and improve new manufacturing processes using Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Time Observations, Line Balancing, Standard Work, Total Productive Maintenance or other tools as necessary to meet the targets and goals.
  • Facilitates, Leads or participates on cross functional Kaizen teams to resolution of problems or achievement of desired goals.
  • Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
  • Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling and machine utilization
  • Troubleshoot daily manufacturing issues.
  • Occasional travel to domestic sites.
  • Regularly exposed to the manufacturing plant environment. Potential exposure may include, but is not limited to solvents, dusts, noise, heat, cold, outside weather conditions, cramped spaces, and building construction areas. Potential physical demands include but are not limited to frequent walking and standing, occasional climbing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, lifting, carrying, handling, pushing, and pulling.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from a four-year college or university; with greater than 6 years of dedicated Lean Six Sigma role.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification required, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Preferred
  • Have strong bias for action, while proving the ability to inspire others.
  • Convey a high level of optimism in finding ways to achieve aggressive targets.
  • Demonstrated passion for safety. Able to develop and maintain a respectful and safe work environment.
  • Communicates a sense of purpose. Talks about the possibilities and is optimistic. Creates strong morale and spirit within teams.
  • Establish clear directions, lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner.
  • Able to build strong and diverse relationships across the business groups they partner with. Supports and fosters change.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawing requirements and specifications is required.
  • Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills are required.
  • Personal computer skills include, but are not limited to: MS Office software applications (Word, Excel
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Job Category
Operational Excellence

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Client-provided location(s): Orangeburg, SC, USA
Job ID: Flex-WD197372
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Unconscious Bias Training