Lunar Continuous Improvement Engineer
Core
Drive operational excellence in aerospace vehicle manufacturing by leading continuous improvement projects, implementing lean methodologies, and coaching teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
Role type
Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Operational excellence roadmap and sustainable process improvements for high-mix/low-volume aerospace production
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production process optimization and defect reduction
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), root cause analysis, data-driven analysis, change management, cross-functional leadership, project management, performance metrics development, standard work documentation
Preferred skills
AS9100/ISO quality systems knowledge, ERP system proficiency, value stream mapping, kaizen facilitation, coaching and mentoring
Technologies
SAP, Tableau, Power BI, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Lead continuous improvement projects targeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost; facilitate kaizen events and value stream mapping; develop operational dashboards and conduct Gemba walks; apply lean tools (5S, SMED, DMAIC) for process optimization; coach teams on improvement methodologies; lead root cause analysis for quality/safety issues; partner with engineering/quality on production readiness; benchmark best practices and scale improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
