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Continuous Improvement Assoc

Kaman Human Resources
Middletown, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2026

Continuous Improvement Associate

 

Precision Fusing and Sensors is actively hiring for an Industrial Engineer in Middletown, CT. This role will provide support to office and shop process owners through facilitation of continuous improvement activities using lean principals and quality tools. Primary responsibilities include planning and assisting in lean events and documentation of Performance Improvement Engineering (PIE) activities (events, metrics, plans, etc) and results.

 

Responsibilities

  • Communicate and drive the overall CI KPP new strategy to Sr Industrial Engineer for communication to the Director of Operations.
  • Works in collaboration with employees in shop and administrative functional areas to coordinate, facilitate, and conduct lean events at all Precision Products locations.
  • Complete studies on current operational processes to analyze operational efficiency, line performance to develop new improvement opportunities and ideas.
  • Execute Plans for lean workshop events by assisting Sr Industrial Engineer in the notification of team members and participation during kickoff meetings.
  • Assist with the support of implementing Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing projects for improvement.
  • Assist in creating new or editing existing training materials (Lean 101, Lean 201) covering basic and advanced lean, quality tools and classes and developing of performance standards & metrics for the implementation of any analyses and reporting processes for monitoring of operational performance.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with all applicable team members of lessons learned, information, and best practices as directed by the Continuous Improvement team for read across all facilities.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related field.
  • 0-2 years of experience including internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, operations, or process improvement. Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong knowledge of all Microsoft Office tools with emphasis on excel and presentation application software as well as familiarity with MRP type systems.
  • Must be fluent in continuous improvement techniques and possess fluent oral and written communication skills

 

Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p

 

Salaried Pay Range: $67,031 - $107,249

 

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with employer matching contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off

 

For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on — delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe.

 

 

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Precision Fuzing and Sensors and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all.

Precision Fuzing and Sensors endeavors to make the careers website accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the Corporate Human Resources department at 860-632-1000. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Salary : $67 - $107

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