Continuous Improvement Specialist

TriMas Corporation; Strathearn (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Retirement Program

Job summary

TriMas Corporation is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist for its RSA Engineered Products company in Simi Valley, CA. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 6 years in a lean manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include leading continuous improvement initiatives and various Kaizen events, analyzing processes, and collaborating with teams to drive operational excellence. The expected salary range is $100,000 - $130,000 along with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• 6 years working in a lean manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, facilitate and direct continuous improvement functions.
• Analyze, design or improve manufacturing processes.
• Lead various Kaizen events and drive improvements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing concepts

Proficient in Microsoft applications

Kaizen event participation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Job description

Primary Location: 110 West Cochran Street, Unit A, Simi Valley, CA 93065 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Summary: PennAero is hiring a Continuous Improvement Specialist at our RSA Engineered Products company in Simi Valley, CA. RSA provides flight‑critical components and assemblies for the commercial, defense and business jet markets. RSA designs and produces custom‑engineered high‑pressure/high‑temperature ducting assemblies for each customer’s specific performance requirements. RSA’s Peri‑SealTM is one of the most sought‑after connectors in the aerospace industry. Additionally, RSA designs and produces flexible joints and hoses, ozone converters and many complex assemblies to meet stringent customer needs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of job duties is to plan, organize, facilitate and direct continuous improvement functions for various business Value Streams. Analyze, design and/or improve manufacturing and/or office processes while working closely with engineering.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Facilitates strategic initiatives that will aid in improvement or implementation of new systems, processes, services or cost‑effective solutions.
• Conducts work on complex projects requiring the origination, scope, validation and application of new and unique approaches.
• Lead and facilitate various Kaizen events (i.e. VSM, TPI, PSK, SMED, SWfF, PCK, 3P, and FFV), and drive identification, implementation and monitoring of improvements.
• Lead, facilitate and coach continuous improvement teams to find root causes and/or actionable items using lean manufacturing tools.
• Develop and manage Site CI Roadmap to monitor and track success in terms of stated goals.
• Lead DM cadence to identify trends, and use 80/20 principles to lead improvement initiatives to support customer and business requirements. Work with each function to implement dashboards and KPI’s to drive operational excellence.
• Partner with various business functions to implement 5S and Visual Factory best‑practices throughout the facility.
• Other activities and projects as assigned.

This role is required to be on‑site 5 days at the Simi Valley, CA location.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business.
• 6 years working in a lean manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications, understanding lean manufacturing concepts and 5S, and previous participation in various Kaizen events.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Essential Physical/ Mental Abilities Required

• Must be able to read, write and speak English, sit for long periods of time, occasionally walk, stoop, use hands (keyboard), talk and hear.
• Employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role involves access to technical data and/or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with these laws, employment is contingent upon verifying your status as a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. * 120.15, or obtaining any required government authorization.

Compensation

In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the expected pay range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000.

Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and geographic location. Some roles may qualify for extra incentives like equity, commissions, or other variable performance‑related bonuses. Further details will be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process.

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.