Continuous Improvement Engineer

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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Lean Continuous Improvement Manager

Onsite – Torrance, CA (9/80 schedule)

Moog's Military Aircraft Group has an immediate opening for a Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer to plan, organize and conduct team-based improvement & process variation reduction activities to develop solutions for complex problems. In this role, you will need to build strategic working relationships at all levels in the organization, from site-level management to front line operators. You will need to strike a balance between leading, active participation & coaching to develop and implement solutions and establish a lean, problem‑solving culture.

Reporting to the Operational Excellence (OPEX) Manager, you will have a 9/80 schedule and work on‑site in Torrance, California.

• Bachelor’s Degree: preferred disciplines are Industrial / Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years or more of working experience in Lean Manufacturing based activities (internship experience acceptable)
• Experience working in a manufacturing industry
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience in the aerospace industry
• Strong understanding of Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, A3 Problem Solving, Visual Management, Flow, Kanban, etc. strongly preferred
• Lean or Six Sigma certified
• Project Management certification is a plus
• Experience with Visio, SharePoint, Power BI, AutoCAD (or similar) is a plus

• Optimize manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing Lean principles to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Lead and coach cross‑functional teams on lean manufacturing principles to develop innovative solutions.
• Lead value stream mapping and kaizen events to identify bottlenecks and areas of improvement in the fabrication, assembly, and non‑manufacturing production processes.
• Promote daily continuous improvement opportunities to foster a continuous improvement mindset and help establish a lean, problem‑solving culture throughout Moog.
• Design lean layouts, creating efficient and optimized floor plans for the manufacturing processes.
• Take initiative to identify and lead key process improvement projects.
• Use critical thinking & problem‑solving tools, such as A3 or other RCCA methodologies, to lead projects impacting strategic objectives.
• Provide Lean training and coaching on lean manufacturing tools such as Waste Reduction, Standard Work, Setup reduction (SMED), Continuous Flow and Pull Systems.
• Conduct well‑organized, effective, and friendly kaizen events and project meetings to facilitate collaborative problem‑solving and process improvement.
• Manage various projects from start to finish and be able to provide updates to the leadership team.

• Financial Rewards: competitive compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending, and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance:
  Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development:
  Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace:
  Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations
• Our Torrance site has a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off

Salary Range Transparency:
Torrance, CA $90,000.00–$ Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer:
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