Lean Transformation Specialist – Aerospace Manufacturing

Hanwha Aerospace USA; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Aerospace USA seeks a Lean Specialist to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and support functions. You will lead Lean implementations to improve safety, quality, delivery, and costs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate 5S and Kaizen events, map value streams, and train staff in Lean principles, partnering with production, engineering, and quality teams to optimize flow and performance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person capable of handling ITAR data.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/lean environments.

Responsibilities

• Organizes 5S, Kaizen events, lean events, value stream mapping to reduce waste and costs.
• Communicates with employees through visual factory concepts and training sessions.
• Collaborates with production, engineering, quality, purchasing, and finance to reduce costs.
• Layout manufacturing cells to enhance flow.
• Sets goals and priorities with functional leaders.
• Documents projects and presents summaries to management and employees.
• Leads and coordinates key improvement projects with management.
• Trains employees on lean manufacturing principles.
• Interfaces with customers through continuous improvement activities (6 Sigma, lean).
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Effective communication

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Management, or related field

High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years experience

Tools

5S

Kaizen

Job description

Hanwha Aerospace USA seeks a Lean Specialist to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and support functions. You will lead Lean implementations to improve safety, quality, delivery, and costs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate 5S and Kaizen events, map value streams, and train staff in Lean principles, partnering with production, engineering, and quality teams to optimize flow and performance.