Continuous Improvement Manager

Frontgrade has been solving complex technology challenges for more than six decades, empowering defense, space, intelligence, commercial and civil applications worldwide.

We are the leading provider of high reliability and radiation‑assured solutions, engineered to perform in the harshest environments—from human spaceflight and missile defense to electronic warfare and healthcare tech advancements. Our talented team stays in lockstep with customers to ensure mission success.

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities to take your career to the next level and beyond.

• Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401k vesting/matching
• Career opportunity and growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% paid family leave

* Profit Sharing Plan  applies to all non‑Annual Incentive Plan and non‑Sales Incentive Plan employees.

We are seeking a results‑driven and strategic Continuous Improvement Manager to lead and drive lean initiatives across our aerospace manufacturing operations. This role is critical in identifying opportunities, implementing improvements, and sustaining gains to optimize quality, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and change management within a regulated aerospace environment.

• Lead the development and execution of lean manufacturing strategies across all production areas.
• Deploy Continuous Improvement (CI) tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, and Standard Work.
• Analyze production processes and data to identify areas for improvement in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams—including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production—to drive CI initiatives.
• Mentor and train employees at all levels on CI principles and tools to build a continuous improvement culture.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and workshops to address key operational challenges and drive measurable improvements.
• Implement and sustain key performance indicators to track progress and impact of improvement initiatives.
• Develop business cases for improvement projects, including ROI and cost‑benefit analysis.
• Ensure all improvement efforts comply with AS9100 and other regulatory requirements.
• Report CI initiatives and progress to senior leadership on a regular basis.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a technical field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with LEAN, Six Sigma and expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Fluency in CI methodologies, especially strong practical Lean deployment experience.
• Evidence of successful results from prior CI work experience.
• US citizenship required to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
• Applicable experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.

• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s) as required by law.
• Pay Range: $116,374 - $145,467 annually
  . Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

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