Aviation MRO Process Improvement Lead

Vse Aviation Inc (us); Independence (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vse Aviation Inc (us) is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to lead initiatives that boost efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. You will improve turnaround time, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency while complying with FAA/EASA Part 145 and OEM manuals.

You will perform RCA, develop corrective actions, and create work instructions, routings, and standard work. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and technicians to optimize shop operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or 3 years of equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of accessory repair operations (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical).

Responsibilities

• Review discrepancies between technical data and part condition.
• Track, analyze, and report on non-conformances; identify trends.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Create and update work instructions and routings to reflect improvements.
• Communicate corrective action plans and results to stakeholders.
• Research and implement new technologies to enhance capabilities.
• Coordinate with vendors, customers, and internal teams on improvements.
• Analyze end-to-end repair workflows and identify bottlenecks.
• Support MRO systems optimization (ERP, MES, TRAX, AMOS, SAP).
• Ensure improvements comply with FAA/EASA Part 145 and OEM manuals.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Process improvement

Lean methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

5 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

ERP/MES/TRAX/AMOS/SAP

Job description

Vse Aviation Inc (us) is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to lead initiatives that boost efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. You will improve turnaround time, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency while complying with FAA/EASA Part 145 and OEM manuals.

You will perform RCA, develop corrective actions, and create work instructions, routings, and standard work. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and technicians to optimize shop operations.