Continuous Improvement Engineer
United States of America
Washington
Tukwila
EPD
FTI
Continuous Improvement
On-Site
Full Time
5364
Fatigue Technology (FTI) officially entered the commercial aerospace industry in 1969 when it helped pioneer the cold expansion process with the Boeing Company. Since then, FTI has engineered cold expansion based applications in support of major OEMs and MROs across the globe including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Bell, and Sikorsky. The FTI split sleeve cold expansion process specification is generally accepted as the industry standard. Cold Expansion is used on almost every commercial and military aircraft in the world due to the proven solution of crack growth and the long term benefits to both the structures fatigue life and the cost savings in installation and maintenance. The Cold Expansion method is also used to install rivetless nut plates, blind fasteners, bushings, liners, and fittings in both metal and composite applications.
Position Summary
This position will aid in the implementation of the Continuous Improvement effort and assist with manufacturing support roles as necessary.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage continuous improvement cost savings pipeline
- Support the 6S program by helping with zone corrective actions
- Identify and eliminate waste in all aspects of manufacturing processes
- Implement specific 6S projects assigned by site leadership
- Implement specific cost savings initiatives assigned by site leadership
- Facilitate 6S Kaizen events
- Perform root cause analysis using data and lean tools
- Backup for Manufacturing Job Review
- Capital Acquisition submittals and project management, including automation projects
- Participate in the Lean, Six Sigma, or TOC activities as needed
- Assist with any manufacturing support role as needed
Minimum Education or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical field
- Strong organizational and communications skills
- Experience or Background in machining preferred
- Experience or Background in automation preferred
- Experience or Background in Lean, 6S, Six Sigma, or TOC preferred
Other Qualifications
- Goal oriented, data driven, with a strong sense of urgency
- Ability to think critically and multi-task
- Good mechanical aptitude
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
This requisition is closed to applications.
