Continuous Improvement Engineer

Bruce Aerospace, Inc.; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruce Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on continuous improvement and on‑site support in Carson City, NV. The role aims to raise productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality through on‑the‑floor engineering, with product development remaining with the Engineering team.

Responsibilities include leading tooling/layout improvements, conducting trials, and driving lean initiatives. The position requires 20% travel, a related engineering degree, and 2+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least two years of related engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing documentation, process controls, and statistical process control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, automation, controls, ERP/MRP systems, capital projects, or aerospace manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and implement manufacturing improvements.
• Develop and execute productivity projects with business cases, savings estimates, schedules, implementation, and verification of results.
• Evaluate and develop manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, equipment layouts, and process controls; conduct trials and validate changes.
• Lead equipment, automation, and capital improvement projects, evaluating return on investment and managing project milestones.
• Analyze labor efficiency, cycle time, throughput, yield, scrap, and rework to identify production constraints and implement engineering solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate routings, labor standards, work instructions, process controls, and ERP manufacturing data.
• Support quotations and pricing decisions with accurate manufacturing cost, labor, equipment, and capacity information.
• Support new product launches through manufacturability reviews, pilot builds, tooling, documentation, operator training, and production readiness activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Statistical Process Control

Automation & controls

Lean manufacturing

Aerospace manufacturing

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer - On-site in Carson City, Nevada

Bruce Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role focuses primarily on productivity improvement and daily production support, with additional responsibility for new product introduction and manufacturing readiness.

This position combines hands‑on manufacturing engineering with measurable improvements in cost, quality, throughput, and capacity. It requires regular involvement on the production floor, working directly with equipment and production personnel. Product design and development remain with the Engineering team.

Identify, prioritize, and implement manufacturing improvements that reduce cost, improve quality, increase capacity, and support reliable delivery.

Develop and execute productivity projects, including business cases, savings estimates, schedules, implementation, and verification of results.

Evaluate and develop manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, equipment layouts, and process controls; conduct trials and validate changes.

Lead equipment, automation, and capital improvement projects, evaluating return on investment and managing project milestones.

Analyze labor efficiency, cycle time, throughput, yield, scrap, and rework to identify production constraints and implement engineering solutions.

Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.

Maintain accurate routings, labor standards, work instructions, process controls, and ERP manufacturing data.

Support quotations and pricing decisions with accurate manufacturing cost, labor, equipment, and capacity information.

Support new product launches through manufacturability reviews, pilot builds, tooling, documentation, operator training, and production readiness activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

At least two years of related engineering experience in manufacturing or an industrial environment.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.

Knowledge of manufacturing documentation, process controls, and statistical process control.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Experience with lean manufacturing, automation, controls, ERP/MRP systems, capital projects, or aerospace manufacturing is preferred. Experience in a high‑mix production environment is also valuable.

This position works in office and manufacturing settings and requires approximately 20% travel. Physical duties include sitting, standing, walking, and infrequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Area of Interest

Manufacturing

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