Continuous Improvement Engineer II: Lean & Process Excellence

Edge Autonomy; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disabilty

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

ESPP

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer II to advance operational performance by applying CI methodologies, reducing waste, and deploying best practices across functions. You will champion CI tools, facilitate problem‑solving activities, and drive change across the site.

The role requires 2+ years in CI/Manufacturing, knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma, and strong communication to work with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Business/Operations Management.
• 2+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing/Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, or Production Planning.
• Working knowledge of project management and risk management principles.
• Practical understanding of Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies, such as Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, PDCA, 5S+1, waste elimination, process mapping, DMAIC, FMEA, and basic statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated facilitation and coaching skills to support improvement activities.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify issues, and solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Help create and maintain the framework, standards, and processes for improvement activities, including workshops, projects, and idea pipeline management.
• Support the development and execution of the site’s strategic Continuous Improvement (CI) plan.
• Identify required resources for improvement initiatives and collaborate with sponsors to secure their support.
• Lead and implement improvement projects using CI methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste, improve flow, and enhance operational performance.
• Drive sustainment of CI activities through effective change management practices, coaching, and monitoring.
• Support and lead cross-functional or multi-site strategic projects.
• Communicate effectively with management and team members; actively seek to understand challenges and provide structured problem‑solving support.
• Share lessons learned, project results, and best practices with leadership and key stakeholders to strengthen organizational learning.
• Develop and deliver training on CI tools and concepts (e.g., White Belt, Lean basics, 5S+1, process mapping, root-cause analysis, etc.).
• Coach and facilitate improvement projects (DMAIC, PDCA, 8D, etc.) across departments based on site priorities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Business/Operations Management

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)

Lean Six Sigma tools (Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, PDCA, 5S+1, DMAIC, FMEA)

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer II to advance operational performance by applying CI methodologies, reducing waste, and deploying best practices across functions. You will champion CI tools, facilitate problem‑solving activities, and drive change across the site.

The role requires 2+ years in CI/Manufacturing, knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma, and strong communication to work with cross‑functional teams.