Industrial/Continuous Improvement Engineer

Safran; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer contribution

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid vacation and personal time

Short-term disability

Seven paid holidays

9/80 work schedule

Bonus program

Monthly company lunches

Employee recognition

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems Wheel & Brake Services in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a motivated Continuous Improvement / Industrial Engineer to drive process optimization and safety performance across our manufacturing operations.

You will partner with production, maintenance, quality, and finance teams to improve throughput, reduce waste, and ensure compliance with HSE requirements while applying Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to translate data into actionable shop-floor improvements.
• Effective communicator with strong facilitation, teamwork, and project management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and supporting hands-on production activities.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (aerospace, automotive, defense, etc.) preferred.
• Familiarity with KPI dashboards, ERP/MES data, and production reporting systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead CI initiatives focused on throughput, capacity, quality, reliability, and cost reduction using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Analyze production processes, material flow, and equipment utilization to identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable improvements.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to production and maintenance to enhance uptime and eliminate recurring issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production losses, quality escapes, and equipment failures; ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and equipment specifications.
• Track and report KPIs related to production efficiency, downtime, quality, and cost.
• Support budget planning through capacity analysis and productivity improvement recommendations.
• Stay current with modern manufacturing technologies and CI best practices.
• Deliver HSE and continuous improvement training to employees.
• Perform risk assessments and ensure proper controls are in place to eliminate or reduce hazards.
• Conduct accident investigations and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor HSE metrics and ensure timely reporting in compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations.
• Perform routine audits to validate compliance with policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Oversee waste handling and shipping, including technical data preparation for environmental reporting.
• Conduct emergency response drills (e.g., fire drills) to ensure employee preparedness and equipment readiness.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Outlook

ERP/MES data systems

Job description

Safran Landing Systems Wheel & Brake Services, a subsidiary of Safran USA, is part of the Safran Group—a global high-technology leader in aviation, defense, and space. With over 100,000 employees in 26 countries, and a strong U.S. presence across 24 states, Safran offers the stability of a global organization with the opportunity for individual impact.

As an FAA-licensed repair facility, our mission is to keep aircraft safely in service by delivering rapid-response wheel and brake repairs. Our network of facilities includes Milwaukee, WI, Miami, FL, Bethlehem, PA, Grand Prairie, TX, and Las Vegas, NV, where dedicated teams work with precision, urgency, and pride.

When you join us, you’re not just joining a company—you’re joining a team that helps keep the world moving safely and efficiently through the air.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Continuous Improvement / Industrial Engineer to drive process optimization, operational excellence, and safety performance across our manufacturing operations. This role plays a key part in improving production efficiency, reducing waste and downtime, and strengthening compliance with HSE requirements. You will partner with production, maintenance, quality, and finance teams to ensure our processes are robust, repeatable, and aligned with business goals.

What We’re Looking For

A proactive, collaborative, and adaptable engineer who is passionate about driving change, improving processes, and supporting safe, efficient operations. If you thrive in a hands‑on environment and enjoy solving complex challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CI initiatives focused on throughput, capacity, quality, reliability, and cost reduction using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
• Analyze production processes, material flow, and equipment utilization to identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable improvements.
• Provide hands‑on engineering support to production and maintenance to enhance uptime and eliminate recurring issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production losses, quality escapes, and equipment failures; ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and equipment specifications.
• Track and report KPIs related to production efficiency, downtime, quality, and cost.
• Support budget planning through capacity analysis and productivity improvement recommendations.
• Stay current with modern manufacturing technologies and CI best practices.
• Deliver HSE and continuous improvement training to employees.
• Perform risk assessments and ensure proper controls are in place to eliminate or reduce hazards.
• Conduct accident investigations and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor HSE metrics and ensure timely reporting in compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations.
• Perform routine audits to validate compliance with policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Oversee waste handling and shipping, including technical data preparation for environmental reporting.
• Conduct emergency response drills (e.g., fire drills) to ensure employee preparedness and equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an ability to translate data into actionable shop‑floor improvements.
• Effective communicator with strong facilitation, teamwork, and project management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally and supporting hands‑on production activities.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (aerospace, automotive, defense, etc.) preferred.
• Familiarity with KPI dashboards, ERP/MES data, and production reporting systems preferred.

Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following your hire date
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• 401(k) with up to a 6% employer contribution
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability
• Seven paid holidays
• 9/80 work schedule for improved work‑life balance
• Eligibility for company bonus program based on individual and company performance
• Monthly company lunches
• Employee recognition and award programs

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.