Continuous Improvement Engineer

The Continuous Improvement Engineer supports the success of the company by identifying, developing, and implementing improvements across manufacturing and business processes. This hands-on individual contributor partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to strengthen the plant’s 6S culture, eliminate waste, reduce process variation, improve flow, and enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The incumbent applies Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving methods to deliver measurable, sustainable operational and financial results.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyze manufacturing processes, production data, workflow, capacity, and material movement to identify waste, bottlenecks, variation, and improvement opportunities
• Plan and execute continuous improvement projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, process mapping, root cause analysis, FMEA, A3/DMAIC, and other structured problem-solving activities
• Support and sustain PCC 6S standards through workplace organization, visual management, standard work, audits, and employee engagement
• Develop current-state and future-state process designs, implementation plans, project schedules, and measurable success criteria
• Collect, validate, and analyze process data; perform capability studies and statistical analyses; and establish SPC methods where appropriate
• Define and monitor key performance indicators, quantify benefits, and report project status, risks, savings, and sustainment results
• Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, visual controls, procedures, and training materials that support implemented improvements
• Partner with operators and technical teams to test proposed changes, validate results, and transition successful solutions into daily operations
• Provide practical coaching and training in Lean, Six Sigma, 6S, and problem-solving tools to employees at multiple levels of the organization
• Develop cost-benefit analyses and business cases for improvement projects, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and process changes
• Support customer, quality, safety, and corrective-action initiatives that require process improvement or data analysis
• Standardize successful improvements and share lessons learned and best practices across applicable departments and processes
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 6S/5S, value stream mapping, standard work, visual management, and waste reduction
• Demonstrated ability to apply structured problem-solving methods such as DMAIC, A3, 8D, root cause analysis, and corrective action
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and data visualization skills, including the ability to perform and interpret statistical analyses
• Knowledge of FMEA, SPC, process capability, measurement systems, and control plans
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, quality systems, and engineering documentation
• Project management skills with the ability to organize work, manage timelines, coordinate resources, and deliver results
• Ability to influence without direct authority and build commitment among operators, supervisors, engineers, and functional leaders
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, facilitation, and technical documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and statistical analysis software; experience with ERP or manufacturing systems preferred
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and action-oriented, with sound judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing environment and collaborate across functions and shifts

Required Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, quality engineering, or a related manufacturing role

• Demonstrated experience applying Lean tools such as value stream mapping, 6S/5S, standard work, visual management, cellular flow, and Kaizen
• Experience leading or supporting FMEA, root cause analysis, corrective actions, process capability studies, and SPC activities
• Experience implementing cross-functional improvement projects and documenting measurable operational or financial results
• Aerospace, defense, precision manufacturing, machining, assembly, or regulated manufacturing experience preferred

Level of Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required; demonstrated equivalent technical knowledge and experience may be considered
• Three or more years of relevant manufacturing or process improvement experience preferred
• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred; Black Belt certification is a plus
• Formal training in project management, statistical analysis, or quality engineering methods is preferred

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile: 

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products, which include the PCC Industrial & Distribution Group, consist of specialized manufacturing businesses that produce fasteners, precision components, systems, tooling, and engineered system solutions for a diverse group of end customers in the automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets.

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver our customers the best value in the markets we serve.

Location Profile:

Located in North Hollywood, CA, Avibank Manufacturing, Inc., a PCC Company, a part of the Engineered Products Group, is among the world's leading manufacturers specializing in the design and production of sophisticated fasteners and multi-component fastening systems and devices, solving difficult engineering and critical performance problems.