Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Company : Safran Landing Systems

Job field : Continuous improvement

Location : Walton, Kentucky , Kentucky , United States

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Bachelor's Degree

Required experience : More than 3 years

Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

Salary range : Starting at $71,000 annually

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Job Description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that."

Overall management of the Walton site's continuous improvement activities. This includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Help support the Continuous Improvement approach within the site

o Co-lead BSC events and projects

o Assist IMP process audits

o Manage site reporting of Continuous Improvement related KPI's

o Co-lead site and Corporate CI events

o Support Participative Innovation Program

o Assist coaching of One Safran projects

o Support the growth of the belt approach within the site

• Support Lean Methodologies and Tools

o Support the deployment of some of SLS and Safran methodologies, tools and good practices (FOD, Human factors, Poka Yoke…)

o Support departments adopting 5S

o Assist the deployment of QRQC within the site

o Support Kaizen Events by leading the facilitation of some GB tools.

• Perform other related duties as required

Complementary Description

Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Job Requirements

Experience/Education/Certification Required

• Bachelor's Degree

• 1-3 years additional relevant experience

• Intermediate knowledge of some LEAN Sigma tools

• Can work in a team

• Willingness to learn

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Carbon Way, Comte de BooneKY 41094

Walton, Kentucky

Kentucky United States

100,000

employees worldwide

27

Number of countries where Safran is located

35

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Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.