Continuous Improvement Engineer III
Zone 5 Technologies · San Luis Obispo, CA · 5 days ago
On-siteManagement$112k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional process development initiatives for complex UAV assemblies
- Support PFMEA efforts with design and manufacturing engineering teams
- Oversees business process improvement initiatives for policy and strategy development
- Develop and deploy site-wide Lean initiatives and standards
- Resolve complex, cross-disciplinary production issues with Lean Manufacturing principles
- Lead capacity planning and production scaling initiatives
- Mentor Industrial Engineer I-II personnel
- Leads supplier audits, customer reviews, and compliance activities
- Follows AS9100, safety, and configuration control requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 5-7 years of industrial, manufacturing, or process engineering experience
- Led process improvement projects in a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly, and production equipment
- Demonstrated use of Lean Manufacturing principles and production systems
- Experience applying statistical analysis tools, including SPC, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, and DOE, to drive data-based process improvements
- Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated leadership and continuous improvement mindset
Pay
Pay range for this role: $112,000 USD - $135,000 USD