Continuous Improvement Specialist - Damar

Socket.dev; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

Paid holidays

Shift premiums

Job summary

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Specialist to drive process improvements and 5S implementations across our production facilities. You will coach teams to reduce waste and improve efficiency while building a culture of continuous improvement.

The role focuses on leading Kaizen events, delivering training programs, and presenting project savings with measurable impact on quality and cycle times.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience; aerospace or automotive background preferred.
• Familiar with Lean principles and facilitation of continuous improvement.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach manufacturing on setup reduction, flow, inventory, and visual controls.
• Administer 5S evaluations; design and implement 5S across production.
• Lead Kaizen events and training programs for lean initiatives.
• Prepare reports on improvement opportunities and project savings.
• Identify projects to improve quality, reduce costs, and cycle time.
• Maintain lean practices to reduce waste and effort.

Skills

Lean principles

Facilitation

3-5 years manufacturing exp

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Company Description:

We are a manufacturer of structural parts for the leading original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) in the large business and regional jet markets. Our experience and capabilities span multiple segments of an aircraft, including the engine pylon, struts, wing box, wings, wheel well, and the interior. Our success is based on utilizing proprietary manufacturing techniques to manufacture high quality complex parts through cost effective production.

Given its breadth of capabilities and strong customer relationships, we have substantial content on the aviation industry's most popular aircraft.

Job Description:

Leads the implementation of lean manufacturing principles by designing and implementing process improvement concepts and tools. Develops and monitors key performance indicators for waste reduction and process improvement.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Coach manufacturing on set-up-reduction, flow improvements, inventory reduction, and visual control systems.
• Administer 5S floor evaluations / ratings
• Develop and implement 5S process throughout manufacturing. Design and create work stations and standardized tool organization.
• Maintains and enforces the adherence to all company 5S standards
• Builds continuous improvement culture and drives change throughout company. Creates and communicates project status reports providing credibility and visibility for the lean process.
• Prepares, analyzes and presents information on improvement opportunities including each projects financial impact and savings.
• Identify and facilitate key projects that will improve quality, reduce costs, improve cycle time, and provide optimum benefits to customers and business through waste reduction.
• Create, design, schedule and facilitate lean manufacturing training programs. Coordinate and lead company Kaizen events to achieve and maintain continuous incremental improvement. Train employees in the execution of lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Prepare reports and updates to management on continuous improvement projects, results and processes.
• Maintain lean practices and continuous improvement to reduce effort, time, space, cost and mistakes.
• Demonstrate ability to appear for work on time, work overtime when necessary, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, work safely, comply with corporate policies, goals and objectives, accept constructive criticism, establish goals and objectives, and exhibit initiative and commitment.
• Follows all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing facility, aerospace or automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Familiar with Lean principles and facilitation of continuous improvement.
• Strong background in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Background in machining, sheet metal, and/or complex assembly techniques

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Physical Demands:

• Use of computer keyboard and mouse, and multi-line phone.
• Walking, standing, and bending. Lifting 40 lbs occasionally and 25-30 lbs repetitively.

Work Environment:

• Office environment.
• Required to enter the machine shop environment at times throughout the workday; this environment may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and vapor from coolant, etc.
• Possible skin and inhaled contact with various sealants, paints, adhesives, and other chemicals may occur.
• Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required.
• Safety training is required and provided by the Company in accordance with applicable law, industry standards, and Company policy.

Why join Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar?

We are committed to continuous sustainable growth through superior customer satisfaction. We are dedicated to operating in an ethical, safe, and environmentally responsible manner while providing a rewarding work environment for our employees. Our mission is supported by a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and strategic technology investments.

Salary Offering: $36.00 per hour to $44.00 per hour

Shift available: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Benefit Offerings

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar offers eligible employees (and eligible family members):

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Supplemental Benefits
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse or Child Life Insurance,
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shift Premiums for Weekend Shifts - work 33 hours, paid for 40 (weekend night shift) or work 36 hours, paid for 40 (weekend day shift)
• Shift Differentials - $4.00 per hour (weekday night shift), $2.00 per hour (weekend day shift), $4.00 per hour (weekend night shift)

Eligible employees are also offered 401k, PTO, 80 hours of paid holiday per calendar year, and other compensation (as applicable).

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar is an equal opportunity employer.