Process Improvement Engineer

Operations
Israel - Tel Aviv
Full-time
ID: VDT26007
Description

We’re looking for a Process Improvement Engineer to bring fresh thinking and strategic focus to our Supply Chain Operation team. In this key role, you'll lead efforts to uncover inefficiencies, streamline operations, and deliver meaningful improvements across the business. This opportunity will have a direct impact on how fast we can grow and scale our operations to meet customer demand. You will wear multiple hats and be required to learn and master multiple areas of the business to deliver measurable improvements in key metrics and business outcomes.

This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence.

VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud.

Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills & experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company’s growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.

Responsibilities:

Create and maintain process documentation, including flowcharts, standard operating procedures, and training materials
Analyze existing business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization
Lead idea generation for innovative design/process solutions to existing operational problems
Develop and implement process improvement strategies that align with organizational goals
Conduct regular process audits and performance measurements to ensure continuous improvement
Champion continuous improvement initiatives across all Operations functions (Manufacturing, Quality, Service Logistics, Quote to Cash, Planning, Supply Base, etc.) ensuring cross-functional engagement and end to end process alignment
Up to 15% regional and WW travel depending on location and business needs

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent STEM field
Minimum 5 years experience in supply chain operations, manufacturing or engineering role with demonstrated focus in process improvement

Technical Skills:

Experience in Lean Management, Six Sigma and other operations engineer tools
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control methods
Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand language for non-technical stakeholders

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Project management and stakeholder engagement
Strong organizational and time management skills