Lean Six Sigma Leader - Continuous Improvement

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Wichita Falls, TX, seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive aggressive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction gains. You will lead cross-functional teams, champion Lean Six Sigma, and align projects with the business strategy to realize measurable benefits.

You will mentor managers, define KPIs, and deliver data-informed improvements while working on safe, scalable solutions across the shop floor and engineering interfaces.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 2 years of experience in continuous improvement
• Experience in manufacturing (aerospace environment is highly desirable)
• Proven track record of leading successful improvement projects

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the continuous improvement strategy aligned with corporate goals
• Champion Lean Six Sigma, and other improvement methodologies across functions
• Mentor and coach managers and employees in improvement practices
• Prioritize and manage a portfolio of improvement projects
• Define project scope, objectives, KPIs, and success metrics
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve expected benefits
• Collect and interpret operational data to identify improvement opportunities
• Use statistical tools (DMAIC, control charts, root-cause analysis) to diagnose problems
• Report findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• Map and redesign processes to eliminate waste, reduce cycle time and improve quality
• Implement process controls and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with IT to integrate improvement tools (e.g., Minitab, Minit, Tableau)

Skills

Systems thinking

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven

Project management

Cross-functional

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

Minit

Tableau

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Wichita Falls, TX, seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive aggressive efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction gains. You will lead cross-functional teams, champion Lean Six Sigma, and align projects with the business strategy to realize measurable benefits.

You will mentor managers, define KPIs, and deliver data-informed improvements while working on safe, scalable solutions across the shop floor and engineering interfaces.