Safran

Continuous Improvement/Industrial Engineer

Safran$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 1-3 years of experience in continuous improvement or industrial engineering
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Experience with data analysis and performance metrics
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams in process improvement initiatives
  • Conduct Industrial Management Process audits to assess current practices
  • Manage Continuous Improvement KPIs and site reporting metrics
  • Drive the implementation of 5S and QRQC methodologies
  • Coach and train team members on improvement tools and best practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment
  • Hands-on involvement in high-impact improvement projects
  • Access to ongoing training and certification opportunities
  • Engagement with experienced professionals in the field
  • Contributions to creating a safe and efficient workspace
Full Job Description
Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Performance improvment management

Job title

Continuous Improvement/Industrial Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

The Continuous Improvement Engineer plays a critical role in enhancing manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency, cost reduction, and overall process optimization. This position involves analyzing existing production workflows to identify opportunities for improvement using data-driven insights and Lean manufacturing principles.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Continuous Improvement Engineer develops and implements strategies that streamline operations, improve product quality, and promote a safer work environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead cross-functional teams in identifying, prioritizing, and executing process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies
• Lead Balance Scorecard events and related performance improvement initiatives
• Conduct and lead Industrial Management Process audits
• Manage site reporting of Continuous Improvement KPIs
• Lead site and corporate Continuous Improvement (CI) events
• Drive and expand the "belt" certification approach within the site
• Deploy and train team members on Safran methodologies, tools, and best practices (FOD, Human Factors, Poka Yoke, etc.)
• Manage and sustain the 5S program
• Lead deployment of QRQC methodology and coach QRQC leaders
• Coach Kaizen events and provide training on Green Belt tools

Annual salary

DOE

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Pennsylvania

City (-ies)

181 Mikron Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

First experience

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
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