Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer - Lancaster, CA

Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for increasing equipment uptime, improving process capability, reducing variation, and driving waste out of production systems across our customer’s aircraft production facility. This role combines engineering, data analytics, structured problem‑solving, and shop‑floor engagement to ensure our manufacturing processes perform safely, efficiently, and predictably. The engineer partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EH&S to build a culture of reliability and continuous improvement.

• Updating and managing the existing Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and training staff to ensure all relevant data is captured accurately.
• Acquiring relevant data from the existing Quality Management System (QMS).
• Analyzing data on a weekly basis (or more frequently when needed) to generate relevant metrics including: OEE, Availability, Performance, Quality, MTBF, MTTR, cycle time, first pass yield, rework.
• Performing Root Cause Analysis on downtime and quality events, revising/updating CMMS logging categories as needed and generating Pareto Charts for all OEE losses and root causes.
• Developing mitigation plans for all root causes which significantly impact OEE.
• Submitting monthly Continuous Improvement Reports to NGC representatives and reviewing on a quarterly basis (or more frequently if needed).
• Developing and overseeing routine audits to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Documenting all safety incidents, performing 5Y Root Cause Analysis and reporting per NGC requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical preferred.
• 2+ years in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defense, or other advanced manufacturing industries.
• Hands‑on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
• Working knowledge of reliability engineering tools (RCA, FMEA, Weibull analysis, PM optimization).
• Experience in machining, fabrication, or complex assemblies preferred.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, SQL a plus).
• Strong communication skills with ability to train and influence across all levels.

• Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience creating and delivering CI training to shop‑floor employees.
• Knowledge of TPM, SMED, ergonomic improvements, and shop‑floor layout optimization.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and digital work instructions.
• Professional certifications:
  Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), PMP, CMQ/OE.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Match

Branex Group is a Minority‑owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.