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
What's in it for you:Benefits:
- Competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
- 401k with company-match
- 4 weeks of paid time off each year
- 12 annual company holidays
