Aspen Aerogels is a rapidly growing aerogel technology company founded in 2001 to capitalize on patented advances in aerogel manufacturing. Aspen's extensive portfolio of proprietary aerogel products are manufactured at scale and sold worldwide in the Electric Vehicle, Energy Infrastructure, and Power Generation industries. Aspen is a Tier 1/2 Automotive supplier of PyroThin thermal barriers, and our Pyrogel and Cryogel insulation products are used by virtually all leading petrochemical and refining company across more than 50 countries. We're on a mission to build a world-class organization as we continue to grow our energy infrastructure business, and expand to meet demand for PyroThin thermal barriers in the rapidly growing Electric Vehicle sector over the next decade. We're looking for great passionate, dynamic talent to join our team.

This role will work closely with the Operational Excellence Manager and site teams to execute improvement activities and projects, coordinate the strategic initiatives progress and operational savings to positively impact business metrics.

The ideal candidate has prior experience and proven track record in supporting and executing improvement projects and initiatives in a manufacturing site across different departments which successfully translated into profitable and sustainable improvements for the business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executes and assists with the site level yearly Lean activity calendar to support goals in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity (cost) or SQDIP.
• Supports in the Strategic Deployment yearly process at the site level.
• Executes and coordinates Operational Savings projects with tangible benefits in the site's P&L and supports with required savings tracking activities.
• Executes and ensures progress on the site level yearly Kaizen event calendar.
• Executes activities and coordinates any required updates aligned with the site level yearly Aspen Business System maturity progression plan.
• Leads required 6S and Daily Group Accountability activities across all departments in the site to ensure deployment as per standards.
• Coordinates and manages Gemba Walks and Obeya action plans for the site.
• Coordinates the site level report out mechanism for strategic initiatives, operational savings, and shop floor improvement projects in LeanDNA (trains others in LeanDNA).
• Provides on-going trainings, conducts events, and develops required documentation to promote a Lean culture and Lean capabilities in the organization.
• Conducts time studies and standardized work evaluations across departments to identify and execute on labor and equipment productivity opportunities.
• Ensures proper maintenance and configuration of LeanDNA for effective project management within the site.
• Creates process maps for both manufacturing and administrative processes when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years of previous Lean Manufacturing experience (or equivalent) in a manufacturing environment.
• Has lead 5+ Kaizen events which have successfully delivered savings.
• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio).
• Strong statistical, analytical, decision making & sense of urgency skills.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a variety of environments and assignments.
• Time management and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize accordingly.
• Self-driven and motivated
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand.
• Occasionally required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAM!

Aspen is committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package, a positive and productive work environment, encouraged work/life and family balance, and opportunities for growth and development, in a culture that is focused on inclusion, sustainability, and working together to solve the world's toughest challenges.

Aspen is proud to offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, and PTO. In addition, we also offer Fitness Reimbursement, a 401k Employer Match, Life and Disability Insurance, and other benefits.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to or call (508) 466-3111 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

For Our Rhode Island Applicants:
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The East Providence, RI facility of Aspen Aerogels is subject to Title 28, Chapter 29-6.2 of Rhode Island General Laws, which governs Worker's Compensation.