About this role
About the Role Aerospace Manufacturing - Operational Excellence Engineer based in Huntsville, AL, responsible for building continuous improvement projects and applying lean principles across multiple value streams to enhance safety, delivery, quality, and cost. You will report to the OPEX manager and drive a culture of continuous improvement on-site at the Huntsville facility. What You'll Do
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in compliance with aerospace industry regulations and company policies.
- Coach and engage all organizational levels to foster lean culture and continuous improvement; facilitate and mentor project leaders in applying Lean Methodologies and tools.
- Evaluate and improve manufacturing practices using lean principles, including Kaizen, value stream mapping, visual management standards, and 5S.
- Establish and analyze indicators to monitor lean process performance and support new product introductions and process changes.
- Apply data-driven principles and digital tools to develop continuous improvement roadmaps that maximize operational performance.
- Guide operational performance improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
- Analyze manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities; implement and sustain process improvements that enhance productivity and reduce variability.
- Lead teams in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. What We're Looking For
- Five (5) or more years of experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence in aerospace or a regulated manufacturing industry.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering, operations, or other technical disciplines.
- Lean/Six Sigma certification(s) with demonstrated expertise in Lean Line Design; Green Belt or higher preferred.
- Proficiency with data analytics systems (e.g., Minitab, JMP, Excel, and ERP systems).
- Must be eligible to obtain a government secret clearance.
- U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply. Nice to Have
- Green Belt or higher certification is preferred. Compensation & Benefits
- PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, Family Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefits confirmed at the time of hire.