Engineering Continuous Improvement Leader

Are you a Develop Continuous Improvement Leader who is looking to join one of the top companies in the Aviation industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in the aerospace industry?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work Onsite with our client in Gainesville, TX, or Irving, TX. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• The Develop Continuous Improvement leader manages local, SUS, and Develop continuous improvement activities, including SHAKE2 transformation.
• Works under general direction, recommending and developing approaches to solutions.
• This position has the authority and the right to control the command and Develop Continuous Improvement activities to ensure progress on projects in the improvement portfolio.
• Under minimal supervision and exercising autonomy, works with members of all functions to ensure and Develop improvement projects that are executed and implemented effectively and efficiently.
• Propose the improvement strategy for the "Develop" process of the organization (including Industrialization/Manufacturing Engineering) that leads to Continuous Improvement regarding Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
• Be an idea leader, identify potential progress initiatives, and recommend improving the "Develop" process.
• Consolidate projects and improvement plans progress at the process level.
• Manage the project portfolio, set the synthesis, and develop the corresponding reporting.
• Implement and manage performance improvement initiatives across the "Develop" process within the SSUSA organization, including, until fully implemented, SHAKE2 project initiatives for SSUSA.
• Define/Confirm the parameters of the projects, significantly the scope, and the expected gains.
• Establish a common and consistent management structure for the projects.
• Confirm adequate resources needed to complete the project.
• Provide summary reports on project progress and achievement of objectives.
• Formally define and capitalize on the results achieved using the tools available within the client community
• Take part in Company/Group events to share experience.
• Promote and coach Lean-Sigma tools and methods, Develop Fundamentals within the organization, and share experience with peers.
• Use the standards and best practices within the Group Management System to improve and Develop performance.
• Promote open innovation within the Engineering and Industrialization departments.
• Identify potential Green Belt projects and promote candidates within the Engineering and Industrialization departments.
• This role is focused on people and organizations to enable the processes and community transformation and unlock the efficiencies and environment necessary for success.
• The role ongoing and frequent communication with multiple stakeholders, including regular review with Senior Executives.
• It is essential that the position holder can manage communication at all levels in the organization to encourage progress, celebrate success, and find improvements.
• It is also expected that the position holder will be able to discuss confidently with customers and other external stakeholders when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Here's what you'll get:

• Pay $105k-$114k/year
• Full-Time, normal buriness hours
• Length: Permanent, Direct Placement
• Eligible for a 10%-15% annual bonus

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider -we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the aerospace industry
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in continuous improvement or process improvement within the Engineering field

• Master's degree in Business Administration.
• Experience with APQP, D&PFMEA, Control Plans, Systems Engineering
• Experience in Aerospace product development
• Experience of Cultural and Organisational transformation in an Aerospace development environment
• Experience with Organisational Excellence through Transformational Leadership
• Conversant in French and Spanish
• PMP or similar certification.
• Good knowledge of the company, how it functions, and its business sectors
• Understanding of financial drivers, including non-recurring cost, recurring cost, and cash flow management drivers
• Knowledge of project and risk management
• Proficiency in change management
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Sigma tools and methods
• Understanding of Development processes.
• Knowledge of the client Toolbox
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and get buy-in from team members on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to solve difficult problems in complex situations.
• Ability to make presentations to a management committee.
• Project management
• Indirect/influential leadership of cross-functional teams
• Ability to delegate
• Negotiating skills
• Well organized
• Ability to generate written communication and to operate office equipment.
• Ability to read and review written communication.
• Speech and hearing abilities that allow individuals to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.
• Must be comfortable with ambiguity and limited instruction.
• Must have the ability to drive progress on significant initiatives.
• Must be comfortable with multiple tasks.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• This position extended periods of sitting while working with computers and viewing computer monitors and other office equipment.
• Finger dexterity needed in using misc. Office equipment such as telephone, computer, and copy machine.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting to approximately twenty pounds are during tasks related to the job.
• The work environment includes an office setting with moderate office noise.
• Approximately 10% of International or Domestic travel.