Specialist, Continuous Improvement

Job Title: Specialist Continuous Improvement

Job Code: 44386

Job Location: Fort Wayne IN

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist with strong Lean and problemsolving capabilities to support Space Sector operations in Fort Wayne IN. This role focuses on driving efficiency improving process flow reducing waste and strengthening overall operational performance through structured CI methodologies. The ideal candidate is handson datadriven and capable of influencing across functions to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Lead implementation of Lean principles across the Fort Wayne site partnering with manufacturing engineering quality and program teams.
• Conduct value stream mapping to identify waste and prioritize opportunities.
• Plan and facilitate Kaizen events (shop floor and transactional) ensuring sustainment through visuals KPIs and ownership structures.
• Provide Lean coaching training and mentoring to teams at all levels.
• Establish track and analyze KPIs to support OE strategy and drive decisionmaking.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools including Root Cause Analysis 5 Why Fishbone and PDCA.
• Manage CI projects endtoend ensuring alignment with Space strategic goals.
• Develop update and implement standard work across operational areas.
• Partner with leadership to support change management ensuring adoption and longterm sustainment.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through process optimization and waste elimination.
• Support execution of Space Sector Operational Excellence roadmap and strategic objectives.
• Ability to travel approximately 10-20% to support cross-site CI initiatives kaizen events training and engagement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Lean Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence within manufacturing engineering defense aerospace or similar environments.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Industrial Engineering Operations Management Manufacturing Engineering or a related field with a minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt.
• Industrial Engineering or Process Engineering background.

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