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The NA Supplier Development Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer Sr. is responsible for leading and executing Lean initiatives, with our Supplier Partners, which drive measurable business results in Quality, Cost, and Demand Management. The ability to conduct fact-based analyses and problem-solving; along with developing actionable recommendations to achieve business results are key success factors. Position reports into Supplier Development Lean Continuous Improvement Lead but will be required to work cross-functionally with our Direct Material Suppliers, Procurement, Component Engineering and Operations to establish strategic and comprehensive continuous improvement strategies that are aligned with Bobcat's business objectives.

Location(s): Statesville, NC; Johnson Creek, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Litchfield, MN; Fargo, ND; Wahpeton, ND; Bismarck, ND; or Remote

Role & Responsibility

Learning and Development.

• Deploy Lean Orientation Training
• Deploy Lean Certification Training
• Maintain Success Factors and Bobcat Procurement University systems
• Deploy Supplier Lean Training

Supplier Development

• Lead Gemba activities at Suppliers
• Coach and mentor Supplier Development Engineers.
• Coach and mentor Suppliers
• Lead Kaizen Events at Suppliers

VIP

• Support Value Innovation Program Kickoff events
• Lead 3P Events for New Product Introduction and Value Innovation Program
• Support Cost Modeling activities
• Lead Lean Assessments

Reporting

• Report to Global Lean Continuous Improvement Lead on maturity of the system and team members.
• Report to Value Innovation Program team on cost opportunities using Lean Tools
• Report to Sourcing team on cost opportunities using Lean Tools

Job Requirement

• Education: bachelor's degree - Engineering; MBA highly desirable (e.g., Master's)
• Experience: 5+ years
• Certifications: Lean Certification preferred, Six Sigma Belt Preferred
• Travel: 25 - 50%
• Good verbal & written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft suite of tools.
• Preferred multidisciplinary experience across Lean, Procurement, Operations, Engineering Functions (Sourcing, NPD Sourcing, Supplier Development, Operations Quality and Change Management)
• Proven track record of Lean transformation, implementing processes, and managing multiple projects with cross-functional work experience.
• Preferred knowledge of Mfg. Quality Systems, Procedure, Process and Std Work Development and Supply Chain processes and tools.

As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more.

Doosan Bobcat North America is home to world-renowned brands, including Bobcat® compact equipment, Doosan® portable power products, Ryan® and Steiner® grounds maintenance equipment and Geith® attachments. Doosan Bobcat North America is a tradename of Clark Equipment Company.

Doosan is committed fostering an inclusive and a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at 701-476-4263. Doosan is a VEVRAA federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans.

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Bobcat Company is a leading provider of compact equipment for global construction, rental, landscaping, agriculture, grounds maintenance, acreage management, government, utility, industrial and mining markets. We strive to empower our customers to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively. We’re North Dakota’s largest manufacturer, with the most extensive compact equipment distribution network in the world.