Six Sigma Master Black Belt

UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual - Telecommuting Position

355872

You're empowered to do your best by assisting with Operational Projects throughout the organization! Are you a subject matter expertise using Six Sigma methodology in project management, scope definition, risk identification, methodology and resource allocation or facilitation? Assist us with strategic initiatives crossing business teams and operating groups as a Project Six Sigma Consultant to coordinate and complete projects, define performance and results and manage vendors and service providers. You'll investigate non-standard requests and problems, makes presentations to senior leadership, ensure project documentation is accurate and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope. Pertinent data and facts will be reviewed to identify and solve issues and mitigate risks, prioritize your work load and work on ad hoc projects as assigned.

This Six Sigma Consultant position is a Master Black Belt role in UnitedHealthcare with responsibility for developing, refining, training and mentoring the organization in Operational Excellence (Lean Six Sigma) methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities include:

Coaching Black Belts in DMAIC, DMADV and Lean methodologies to successfully complete improvement projects and realize targeted benefits

Developing and delivering content for Black Belt, Green Belt, Champion and other training programs

Facilitating Lean, Kaizen, Rapid Decision Making and other problem solving and improvement sessions

Developing Operational Excellence strategy and goals with accountability to meet goals for assigned business areas

Providing expert knowledge and support of Operational Excellence strategies across UnitedHealthcare

Influencing business partners to drive cultural adoption and organizational maturity in Lean Six Sigma

BA/BS degree is required; MBA is preferred.

The candidate must at minimum be a certified Black Belt with demonstrated ability to successfully perform in a Master Black Belt capacity. Master Black Belt certification is preferred.

5+ years of experience in quality, six sigma, process improvement and/or lean is required.

2+ years experience as a Six Sigma Black Belt and/or Quality Leader role.

Experience working in healthcare is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely and to ability to facilitate meetings.
Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.

UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

When you work with UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual, what you do matters. It's that simple...and it's that challenging.

In providing consumer-oriented health benefit plans to millions of people, our goal is to create higher quality care, lower costs and greater access to health care. Join us and you will be empowered to achieve new levels of excellence and make a profound and personal impact as you contribute to new innovations in a vital and complex system.

Regardless of your role at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual, the support you feel all around you will enable you to do what you do with energy, integrity, and confidence. So take the first step in what is sure to be a fast paced and highly diversified career.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

Courtney Hauboldt | Sourcing Strategist

UnitedHealth Group | Talent Acquisition

E: courtney_hauboldt@uhc.com | D: 952.936.6652

http://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/

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Six Sigma Black Belt

UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual - Telecommuting Position

355454

Employs Six Sigma methodology and analytics into organizational operations in order to accomplish business objectives.

Collaborates with Six Sigma-certified professionals in the planning, designing, and accomplishing of key projects.

Manages projects around operational efficiency

Developing reports and evaluating data around efficiencies

Managing cross functional project teams

Developing timelines, assigning resources, monitoring roadblocks and maintaining project budgets.

Delivering presentations summarizing project findings to executive audiences

Using Six Sigma evaluation techniques to provide data summaries

Generally work is self-directed and not prescribed.

Works with less structured, more complex issues.

Serves as a resource to others.

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years of black belt experience

Strong cross functional leadership skills

Strong software skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project

Minitab experience strongly preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as well as in a team environment.

Healthcare and/or insurance industry experience preferred

Experience developing process improvements

Experience creating & developing reports.

Undergraduate degree required

UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

When you work with UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual, what you do matters. It's that simple...and it's that challenging.

In providing consumer-oriented health benefit plans to millions of people, our goal is to create higher quality care, lower costs and greater access to health care. Join us and you will be empowered to achieve new levels of excellence and make a profound and personal impact as you contribute to new innovations in a vital and complex system.

Regardless of your role at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual, the support you feel all around you will enable you to do what you do with energy, integrity, and confidence. So take the first step in what is sure to be a fast paced and highly diversified career.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

Courtney Hauboldt | Sourcing Strategist

UnitedHealth Group | Talent Acquisition

E: courtney_hauboldt@uhc.com | D: 952.936.6652

http://careers.unitedhealthgroup.com/

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Sr. Quality Engineer

At Alcoa, our goal is to be the best company in the world! Alcoa is the world's leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, and is active in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation, and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production, and other capabilities of Alcoa’s businesses as a single solution to customers.

This opening is with Alcoa Howmet, a division of Alcoa Power & Propulsion - a world leader in the investment casting of superalloys, Aluminum and titanium primarily for jet aircraft and industrial gas turbine markets and a leading supplier of forgings for the aerospace, commercial transportation, and other industrial markets. Our Branford, CT location provides Thermal Coatings for Aerospace and Power Generation Industries. For more information on Alcoa, visit us online at www.alcoa.com.

Reporting into the Plant Manager, the Senior Quality Engineer is the single point of accountability responsible for providing leadership, organization, support, and technical/administrative direction to the quality department in matters of quality policy, customer quality requirements, Root Cause Corrective Action, process control, inspection/test planning and execution. The incumbent is also responsible for leading, mentoring and teaching a staff of 6 direct reports and 3 dotted line reports that include Laboratory personnel and Inspectors.

Additional Responsibilities

• Responsible for automated and manual measurement systems technology, data acquisition/processing, and compliance audit programs.
• Ensure and guide the process in adhering to the policies and standards of ISO and NADCAP ensuring the facility is in compliance.
• Responsible for overseeing incoming/final inspection and FPI

Necessary Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work well with cross functional teams
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry
• 3 yrs quality experience in a manufacturing/coating operation
• 2 yrs supervisory experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office software to include strong Excel experience

Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the Basic Qualifications

• 3 years quality experience in an aerospace manufacturing or coating operation
• Thorough understanding of ISO/AS9100 quality system requirements and NADCAP special process requirements.
• DSQR, ASQ CQA, CQE and/or CQM highly desirable
• Ability to interpret & implement technical requirements

To apply go to www.alcoa.com/careers

Posted 5/25/11

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Sales Engineer

Pegasus Manufacturing Inc

REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering
DEPARTMENT: Value Stream


POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for estimating & developing standard part methods and bill of materials so that the customer requirements are delivered accurately and consistently thru MRP. Select and layout sequence of operations for most effective process considering operational sequence, standards, and machine capabilities, identify tooling, jigs and fixtures as required. Ensure quoting and processing guidelines are followed with every level of detail applied.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Business Development
• Respond to quotes within appropriate time and bid closing requirements
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of industry trends and technical developments that effect target markets
• Establish & maintain industry contacts that lead to sales
• Work with our Business development manager to secure existing customers, and investigate new prospects.

Estimating
• Build thorough cost and process estimates through MRP, incorporating customer specifications into the estimate by working from blueprints, sketches, CAD files or other information, including material and subcontract cost, material handling methods, tooling and resources required to produce and handle product to develop a manufacturing process plan and identify proper work center
• Plan improvements in methods to ensure quality and cost for best method of manufacture
• Keep abreast of new equipment and tooling technologies. Work with Dir of Engineering to prepare ROI for new capital.
• Answer technical question on product characteristics and intent from customers, prospects and co workers
• Consult with Manufacturing and/or Purchasing personnel in determining best manufacturing/cost methods
• Understand GD&T practices and lean principles
• Understanding and utilizing the following basic decision making process so quality and timely decisions will be made that are supported and understood:
o Understand your authority in the decision making process including involving those affected by the potential decision and those who have meaningful knowledge so they can contribute facts and opinions, if need be
o Identifying and understanding the criteria for a successful decision and utilizing the help chain (Chain of Command) to communicate pertinent information
o Convert existing non-standard, or make new work to a standard method.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
• Assume other responsibilities as required

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS:
• Company Goals:
o Profit – Ensuring accuracy in developing process, and costs to quote. Strive to incorporate Continuous Improvement in every process.
o Bookings & Shipments as communicated – On time delivery of process plans. Accurate labor estimates to ensure accurate start dates.
o On-Time Delivery – Ability to complete essential functions on time per established guidelines.
o Quality – Deliver accurate, clear, detailed process instructions to the floor.
o Safety – Ensure safe manufacturing methods are established and incorporated into the traveler.
• Key Initiatives:
o Continuous Improvement– continually reduces costs by looking for new ways to do things i.e. better material buys, improving the efficiency of the manufacturing processes and the operations workforce by reviewing Production Detail reports. Work closely with production and ME to meet these objectives.
o MRP – Fully implement and utilize MRP. Engineer jobs in quote module and workbench to effectively flow down customer contract requirements to the Manufacturing.
o Workforce Development– Ensure good communication. Utilize others to aid in process. Encourage high performance from others.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• A genuine belief in disciplined processes, including quality assurance methods (i.e., ISO & AS) and a willingness to analyze, challenge and change processes, if needed, to create a more efficient environment and culture. Must also understand how to communicate these transformational changes to a diverse workforce.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and aerospace alloys
• Ability to use & understand and interpret external documentation such as CAD files, blueprints and specifications
• Ability to read, understand & produce 2D & 3D CAD models and drawings.
• Working understanding of the metals fabrication industry for single turret CNC lathes, and 3, 4, and 5-axis machining of Aerospace work, gauging, & fixturing
• Self-starter who is comfortable with limited guidance
• An understanding and ability to implement lean to create more efficient flow and continually improve upon these implementations
• Computer literate (Windows, MS Office, CAD-Solid Works, CAM –Mastercam, MRP, E-mail)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the metals fabrication and/or machining industry with a strong focus on Aerospace
• Organizational and time management skills
• Self starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize work day/projects independently

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
• Ten (10) years experience in contract manufacturing; AND
• Engineering degree; OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Send Resumes to:

Human Resources
Pegasus Manufacturing Inc
422 Timber Ridge Road
Middletown, Ct. 06457

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Desgin Engineering Manager

Reports To:   Director of Fenn Division

Organizational Unit:  SPX Precision Components

Accountability:
Lead and oversee the design and execution of standard and custom machine design projects from conceptualization to final on site commissioning.  Provide technical expertise in collaboration with functions across the organization to achieve project goals on a national and international level. Work closely with production to identify and prioritize product roadmaps.  Use strong analytical design and project management skills along with product expertise to meet customer requirements.
                               
Essential Functions and Duties:

• Provide technical direction and project management guidance to the team of engineers and/or contractor resources.

• Keep a strong focus on design for practical manufacturability with sensitivity to fit, form, function, feasibility, cost, and on time delivery

• Design, analyze, and evaluate systems, products or components, requiring a high degree of technical expertise from concept to release of drawings and bills of material.

• Design and develop complex assemblies and apply advanced computer programs, analytical techniques or control strategies to effectively meet customer requirements and resolve problems.

• Participate in cross-departmental group investigating problems, developing solutions and preparing related recommendations and reports.

• Represent engineering in meetings and conferences; interact with customers to resolve significant technical issues and develop related action plans.

• Participate in, and assist production and others involved in a variety of shop floor fabrication matters.

• Actively participate, recommend, and initiate improvement in our EH&S practices and procedures.

The above listed responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required.  Incumbents will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Complexity of Tasks:
Requires strong verbal and written communication skills along with advanced interpersonal skills. Strong project management skills are essential.  Must be able to collaborate with other departments and functions in achieving project goals.  Use available resources to support customer needs and expectations on both a national and international level.

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.  Seven years experience of machine design on mechanical and electro-mechanical devices, hydraulics, and pneumatics.  Experience in rolling mills or rotating equipment and AutoCAD.  Inventor software required.  Familiarity with electrical components, controls, and the ability to read electrical schematic diagrams a must.

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