Continuous Improvement Lead

Safran Group; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran seeks a Continuous Improvement Lead for the Twinsburg, OH site to design, develop, and implement factory-level improvements. You will partner with all levels to define and execute key initiatives and lead kaizen events to boost site performance.

The role requires a BS in Industrial Engineering and 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with Six Sigma/Lean preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with limited travel and a strong focus on safety and process maturity.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience: Bs degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Preferred: Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, ISO/AS standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement projects using DMIAC or similar methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive site improvements and roadmaps.
• Facilitate high-impact RCCA and 8D activities.
• Prepare technical proposals, cost estimates, reports, and schedules.
• Report writing and data analysis; utilize Excel and related tools.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Lean manufacturing

MS Project

Education

Bs in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Statistical methods

Job description

Continuous Improvement Lead

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

Reference number

2026-174351

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Performance improvment management

Job title

Continuous Improvement Lead

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Location: Twinsburg, OH

Onsite: 5 days/week

Summary

The Safran+ site focal is responsible for the design, development, analysis, and implementation of factory-level system improvements. It will be required to partner with all levels of the organization to define and implement key factory improvements and initiatives. This role will lead and facilitate targeted production and cross-functional improvement/kaizen events to improve Site Performance. This position is also responsible for the implementation of One Safran initiatives.

The Safran+ Site Focal is responsible for all aspects of the Continuous Improvement and One Safran initiatives on Site.

Job Location: Twinsburg, OH

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and implements projects using DMIAC or other systematic project implementation methodologies.
• Establish strong partnership with all site stakeholders during the strategic planning and progress plan to ensure project milestones are achieved on time.
• Leads and facilitate multi-function teams to ensure all impacted functions have a voice in improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for facilitating and coordinating the definition of the site improvement roadmaps.
• Must be proficient at leading technical presentations and discussions.
• Lead, guide and participate in the highest impact RCCA and 8D activities.
• Prepares Safran + technical proposals, cost estimates, status reports, technical reports and schedules.
• Report writing and data analysis development skills. Uses excel, VBA, and other available tools to improve Data reporting and real time data accuracy.
• Implement factory Visual Management systems that is comprehensive and interconnected to other factory communication avenues.
• Responsible for One Saran deployment in the factory and success of Continuous Improvement (CI) activities for the factory.
• Lead the organization to increase the business processes maturity based on the One Safran model.
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.

Additional Duties:

• Execute the initiatives of the organization in the development, implementation and improvement of the appropriate Quality Systems throughout the operation, with all the documentation required.
• Perform Measurement System Analyses to assess and act upon measurement system accuracy and precision (repeatability and reproducibility).
• Analyze organizational quality and operational metrics and perform periodic reviews to evaluate results and recommend action plans to close the gaps at an operational level.
• Ensures commitment to a safe working environment and the HSE standards and processes established by corporate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Travel requirements: Limited but possible

Other duties may be assigned.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and

responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied

contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security

based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or

otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed

by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may

vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected

status.

Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable

accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in

the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking

employment, please call : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable

accommodation on a case-by-case basis

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bs degree in Industrial Engineering or other related Engineering degrees.
• A minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or quality experience with a working knowledge of blueprint reading, statistical methods, problem-solving, international quality standards, and continuous improvement tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training: Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management System standards (i.e., ISO 9000, AS9100).
• Business process referent

Knowledge/Skills

• Able to define project objectives, milestones, and deliverables to meet required implementation timeline.
• Proved problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Able to work with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of Factory process flow and production system interdependencies (SC, Quality, Engineering, Shipping).
• Skilled in using standard MS Office products including MS project, and other enabling software.
• Intermediate knowledge of Lean manufacturing.
• Ability to translate key TPS principles into practical floor improvement actions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is an Individual Contributor position. However, it will require influencing different business partners to ensure the timely completion of the improvement plans.

Physical Demands

• May require long periods of sitting.
• May require lifting up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.)

Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulation, and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Annual salary

n/a

Job location

North America, United States, Ohio

City (-ies)

Twinsburg

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes