Continuous Improvement Engineer IV

The Continuous Improvement Engineer IV serves as the technical authority for manufacturing process improvements across business programs or value streams. This role defines continuous improvement strategy, supporting scale and ensuring production systems are efficient and cost-effective. Tasks and responsibilities expected for this role include those captured by lower role specific levels.

This role involves working closely with engineers, production technicians, and operations teams to support multiple programs and value streams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead cross-functional, sitewide process improvement initiatives

Support PFMEA efforts with design and manufacturing engineering teams

Oversees business process improvement initiatives for policy and strategy development

Develop and deploy site-wide Lean initiatives and standards

Resolve complex, cross-disciplinary production issues with Lean Manufacturing principles

Lead capacity planning and production scaling initiatives

Serve as escalation point for improvement risks and decisions

Leads make/buy decisions and supplier manufacturing readiness

Follow AS9100, safety, and configuration control requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience)

7+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or process engineering experience

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Black Belt Certification preferred

Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and manufacturing process flows

Proficiency in statistical analysis tools, including SPC, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, and DOE, to drive data-based process improvements

Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills

Proven cross-functional leadership and decision-making skills

Proven management or supervision of others

Pay range for this role

$135,000—$165,000 USD