Continuous Improvement Engineer- Aerospace - Amherst, NH

The Continuous Improvement Lead - Aerospace will drive hands-on Lean initiatives on the production floor, leading Kaizen events, facilitating Gemba walks, and coaching teams in standard work, 5S, and root cause analysis. They will play a key role in building out a scalable Lean program, mentoring junior team members, and supporting the phased rollout of improvements across multiple campuses at our Amherst, NH facility.

Client Details

My client is a leading global producer of complex, precision-engineered investment castings and subassemblies. Serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and defense, the company specializes in manufacturing high-performance, thin-wall castings that contribute to fuel efficiency and advanced design capabilities. With a long-standing reputation for innovation, they have pioneered advanced casting processes that deliver lightweight, high-strength components tailored to meet the evolving needs of their customers.

Description

Continuous Improvement Lead - Aerospace, will:

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events to drive immediate floor-level improvements
• Conduct Gemba walks and coach team members on identifying and eliminating waste
• Implement Lean tools such as Standard Work, SMED, 5S, and Visual Management
• Develop and execute Value Stream Maps (VSM) to identify improvement opportunities
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, PDCA, A3, Root Cause Analysis)
• Coordinate and support Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs) across departments
• Perform Lean maturity assessments and assist with site-level Lean planning
• Mentor and guide junior Lean team members, helping to build team capability
• Train cross-functional staff on Lean principles and sustainment practices
• Support phased rollout of Lean initiatives across campuses
• Collaborate with site and corporate leadership to align improvement goals
• Contribute to the long-term development of a global Lean program
• Onsite daily at our Amherst,NH facility

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous experience in a quality, lean, or process engineer role preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green/BlackBelt a plus
• Some proficiency or experience in core Lean tools: Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, SMED, 5S, and Visual Management
• Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Minitab, and other analytical tools
• Track record of implementing sustainable continuous improvement initiatives
• Local to Amherst,NH

Job Offer

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, vision, and dental plans; health savings and flexible spending accounts; wellness incentives; access to a state-of-the-art fitness center; and discounts on fitness memberships.
• Work/Life Balance: Generous vacation policy, paid holidays, an onsite dining facility, employee discounts, and access to support programs.
• Financial Security: Retirement savings plan with profit-sharing, company-paid disability and life insurance options, and tuition assistance.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Previous experience in a quality or process engineering role at an industrial manufacturer
Lean Six Sigma experience - Green or BlackBelt prefered
Local to Amherst, NH

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