Process Improvement Manager

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Canopy A&D is built to accelerate the future of advanced materials for space, defense, and maritime systems. Canopy delivers specialized materials and components that carry customers from concept through sustainment. Canopy A&D’s advanced signal attenuation technologies and production‑scale manufacturing accelerate the fielding of platforms that are faster, cooler, and quieter. Our adaptive approach ensures solutions evolve at the pace of shifting challenges, keeping our customers ahead of the curve.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Total compensation will also include a comprehensive set of benefits including but not limited to:
Company paid employee medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plan participation (eligibility required), paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

• Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with occasional exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs and perform tasks involving standing, walking, bending, and manual assembly.
• Visual acuity required for reading technical drawings and digital media.
• Valid US driver’s license and ability to operate motor vehicles.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (green card holder), protected individual as defined by U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Canopy A&D is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

The Process Improvement Manager is a key operational role responsible for implementing continuous improvement initiatives across the Canopy Aerospace operating companies. This role focuses on developing and implementing projects to increase production efficiency, optimize delivery execution, and assist in planning strategic investments.

• Develop and implement operational improvement projects to increase production output and lower costs across product life cycles.
• Conduct root cause analyses, proactively address system‑level challenges, and develop action plans.
• Continually identify and prioritize improvement opportunities across the platform.
• Drive and own projects from end to end.
• Assist in evaluating and planning investments in new machinery, tooling, and infrastructure.
• Drive business cases including ROI analyses, cost benchmarking, and proposal development.

• Track, monitor, and manage KPIs across the portfolio.
• Partner with company leadership to analyze performance data and develop sustainable solutions.

• Collaborate with Program Management and Technical Program Management to problem solve and align on improvement priorities.
• Identify workflow inefficiencies across platform functions and support optimization efforts.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support due diligence and data integration for M&A.

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.

• 6-8+ years of progressively responsible experience in production operations, systems engineering, process improvement, or operational excellence roles.
• 5+ years of experience leading multiple complex technical projects.
• Practical experience supporting capital expenditure development and…