Lean Specialist

Parker Aerospace; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Drug-free workplace policy

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Lean Specialist in Simi Valley, CA. The ideal candidate will lead lean initiatives and training within the facility, driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities include coordinating team activities, analyzing data for improvements, and implementing solutions based on lean principles. A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering, and 3-5 years of relevant experience are required. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and requires strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Mastery of lean principles is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated track record of leading improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze product data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement lean principles effectively across the facility.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project Management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Engineering preferred)

Tools

MS Project

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

• At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
• As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.
• At Parker, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is to focus on everyone’s talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.
• Parker Aerospace is a worldwide leader in multiple Commercial and Military Aerospace product lines including Fire and Smoke Detection and Extinguishing systems, Bleed Air Overheat detection systems, Actuators, Rudder Pedal Assemblies, Pumps, Fuel Gauging Systems, High-Temperature cables, and more.
• Parker Aerospace, Simi Valley, CA - Fire, Safety, and Power Division is also a key supplier to select Energy markets including Nuclear gas Analyzers and Nuclear containment vessel penetration Cables. We work directly with the largest global aerospace companies including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and many others.

LEAN SPECIALIST

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer’s primary responsibility for the development and deployment of the tools, methods and processes that make-up the Parker Lean system (PLS). Ability to lead and facilitate lean kaizen events to drive business performance improvement. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and allocates the daily continuous improvement activities to meet company objectives
• Collects, analyzes and reports product data and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement
• Utilizes the team’s knowledge to drive improvements and best practices
• Recommends solutions to complex problems and implements corrective actions
• Effectively applies improvement initiatives for all related activities in the facility
• Manages training and skills enhancement for all employees with respect to continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Provides technical expertise and implements lean principles, techniques and methods

Education and Experience

• Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Engineering preferred)
• Year of experience: 3-5 years or more of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
• Good/Strong/Excellence verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Strong prioritization skills
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Supervisory skills, including delegation, training and evaluating performance
• Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership
• Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business
• Proficient in Project Management tools (i.e., MS Project) or similar project tool (s)
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, procedures and standards policy and procedure development techniques
• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax codes
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications
• Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems
• Knowledge of ERP Systems (i.e., SAP)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Expert technical knowledge of software applications, processes, products, and hardware architecture
• Knowledge of Windows Server components including the registry, file systems, services, and system management tools

Drug-free Workplace:

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Parker Aerospace Group offers a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind.

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