Engineering Operational Excellence Lead

The Engineering Operational Excellence Lead is a leadership role responsible for driving and leading operational efficiency and excellence within a global engineering services team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that engineering processes and practices are streamlined, effective, and aligned with overall company objectives. The Engineering Operational Excellence Lead will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, develop strategies, and implement best practices to optimize engineering operations., Operational Excellence Strategy:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive operational excellence strategy for the engineering department, aligned with overall corporate goals.


• Identify performance gaps and inefficiencies within engineering processes and develop strategies to address them.


• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks to measure and track progress towards operational excellence goals.


• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the engineering team.


Process Optimization and Standardization:

• Identify and analyze existing engineering processes, workflows, and practices, and identify areas for improvement.


• Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline processes, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve operational efficiency.


• Establish standardized engineering practices, frameworks, and methodologies to ensure consistency and quality in engineering deliverables.


• Develop and implement process documentation, guidelines, and training materials to support process optimization efforts.


Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments, such as project management, facilities, operations, and procurement, to identify opportunities for cross-functional process improvements.


• Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams to drive collaboration and align engineering processes with broader organizational objectives.


• Act as a liaison between engineering and other departments to ensure smooth coordination and integration of engineering operations with overall business processes.


Technology and Tools:

• Stay informed about advancements in engineering technologies, software tools, and industry best practices.


• Evaluate, recommend, and implement relevant engineering software tools and technologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.


• Provide guidance and training to engineering teams on the effective use of technology tools to improve workflows, data management, and collaboration.


Performance Measurement and Reporting:

• Establish and maintain regular reporting mechanisms to track and communicate operational excellence progress, KPIs, and performance metrics.


• Analyze data and performance trends to identify opportunities for further improvement.


• Present operational performance insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
  
  Engineering apprenticeship/ trade qualification.


• Minimum 5 years experience in engineering leadership role.


• Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in engineering operations, process improvement, or related roles.


• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead and inspire engineering teams towards operational excellence.


• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.


• In-depth knowledge of engineering practices and processes, with a focus on continuous improvement.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative solutions.


• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.


• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is preferred.


• Proficiency in using engineering software tools and technologies.
  
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