Aerospace OPEX Engineer — Lean Transformation Leader

ppg; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Family Leave

Job summary

PPG in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced Aerospace Manufacturing - Operational Excellence Engineer to lead lean initiatives across value streams, improve safety, delivery, quality and cost, and build continuous improvement projects. This role is on-site and reports to the OPEX manager.

The position requires 5+ years in lean, a Bachelor's in engineering, Lean/Six Sigma certification, data analytics proficiency, and eligibility for government security clearance; on-site work and

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence in aerospace or a regulated manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering, operations, or other technical disciplines.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification(s); Green Belt or higher preferred.
• Proficiency with data analytics systems (e.g., Minitab, JMP, Excel, and ERP systems).
• Must be eligible to obtain a government secret clearance.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in compliance with aerospace industry regulations and company policies.
• Support change by coaching and engaging all organizational levels to foster lean culture and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate and mentor project leaders in applying Lean Methodologies and tools across operations.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing practices using lean principles including Kaizen, value stream mapping, visual management, and 5S.
• Establish, analyze indicators to monitor lean process performance and support new product introductions and process changes.
• Apply data-driven principles and digital tools to develop continuous improvement roadmaps that maximize operational performance.
• Guide operational performance improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Implement and sustain process improvements that enhance productivity and reduce variability.
• Lead teams in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Data Analytics

Project Leadership

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Safety Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

PPG in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced Aerospace Manufacturing - Operational Excellence Engineer to lead lean initiatives across value streams, improve safety, delivery, quality and cost, and build continuous improvement projects. This role is on-site and reports to the OPEX manager.

The position requires 5+ years in lean, a Bachelor's in engineering, Lean/Six Sigma certification, data analytics proficiency, and eligibility for government security clearance; on-site work and