Operation Excellence Leader
About The Position
The Operational Excellence Engineer will build and implement continuous improvement projects and lean manufacturing principles across multiple aerospace manufacturing value streams. The role prioritizes projects to optimize operational efficiency, reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance overall plant performance through lean methodologies and operational excellence frameworks. The role also fosters continuous improvement and collaboration through leadership, sharing best practices, coaching, and employee development. This position is based on-site at the Huntsville, Alabama facility and reports to the OPEX Manager.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence in aerospace or a regulated manufacturing industry.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering, operations, or other technical discipline.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification(s) and demonstrated expertise in Lean Line Design.
- Proficiency with data analytics systems such as Minitab, JMP, Excel, and ERP systems.
- Must be eligible to obtain a government secret clearance.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees.
Nice To Haves
- Green Belt or higher certification.
Responsibilities
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in compliance with aerospace industry regulations and company policies.
- Support change by coaching and engaging all organizational levels to foster a lean culture and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate and mentor project leaders in applying Lean methodologies and tools across operations.
- Evaluate and improve manufacturing practices using Kaizen, value stream mapping, visual management standards, and 5S workplace organization.
- Establish and analyze important indicators to monitor lean process performance, and support new product introductions and process changes.
- Apply data-driven principles and digital tools to develop continuous improvement roadmaps that maximize operational performance.
- Guide operational performance improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
- Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Implement and sustain process improvements that enhance productivity and reduce variability.
- Lead teams in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Disability/leave benefits
- Family leave
- Other voluntary benefit offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
