Aerospace Lean Transformation Lead

Zenix Aerospace Inc; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenix Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Lean Practitioner to lead continuous improvement across Arlington, WA manufacturing operations. You will apply Lean principles to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost while ensuring AS9100 compliance and meeting customer requirements.

Collaboration with production, engineering, quality, and leadership will drive waste elimination and increased throughput. The role focuses on implementing Standard Work, Visual Management, and Kanban systems, enabling

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Lean transformations in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and rapid improvement workshops.
• Strong data analysis skills for KPIs and performance dashboards.
• AS9100 quality management knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean transformation initiatives across manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops.
• Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities to improve throughput.
• Support site-level Operational Excellence strategies and daily management practices.
• Drive Lean manufacturing adoption and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Lean Principles

Kaizen

Process Improvement

AS9100

Job description

Zenix Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Lean Practitioner to lead continuous improvement across Arlington, WA manufacturing operations. You will apply Lean principles to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost while ensuring AS9100 compliance and meeting customer requirements.

Collaboration with production, engineering, quality, and leadership will drive waste elimination and increased throughput. The role focuses on implementing Standard Work, Visual Management, and Kanban systems, enabling