Continuous Improvement Engineer

Butler Aerospace & Defense; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 66,124 - 92,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Sick time as applicable to state law

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in Fort Worth, Texas seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive initiatives across office processes and workflows. The successful candidate will lead Kaizen events, conduct analyses for inefficiencies, and develop standardized procedures, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, and possess Lean Six Sigma certifications. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement and Lean principles is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate improvement projects within engineering functions.
• Conduct root cause analyses to improve processes.
• Develop and monitor standardized work procedures.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean principles

Problem-solving

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Causal Analysis

Enovia

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer – Butler Aerospace & Defense

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job ID: #71894

Pay Range: $48‑67 Hourly Rate (12‑Month Contract)

Job Summary: The Continuous Improvement Engineer drives continuous improvement initiatives across office‑based processes, systems, and workflows. This role champions Lean principles, facilitates Kaizen events, and partners with cross‑functional teams to reduce waste, improve efficiency, enhance quality, and support a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and passionate about helping teams work smarter.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coordinate, and facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and improvement projects within engineering and certification functions.
• Conduct root cause analyses to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement standardized work procedures, templates, and documentation to ensure consistent performance.
• Monitor and validate the effectiveness of implemented changes, ensuring sustainability of improvements.
• Coach teams on problem‑solving techniques and support them in implementing their ideas.
• Collect and analyze performance metrics to measure improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and workflow performance.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards summarizing project outcomes, cost savings, and KPIs.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and results of Kaizen activities to management and key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or similar certification.
• Experience with continuous improvement, Lean principles, or process optimization in an office or administrative setting.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and usage of CI tools (Value Stream Mapping, Causal Analysis, 5 Whys, PDCA, SIPOC, etc.).
• Experience facilitating training sessions or workshops.
• Familiarity with product life cycle management tools such as Enovia.
• Demonstrated success in leading process improvement projects with measurable results.

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department.