Continuous Improvement Engineer

Company: Safran Aerospace Composites
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Summary: Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, Safran group and company standards, and technical knowledge in the support of aerospace composite parts manufacturing. Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions) Designs, redesigns, or enhances work areas and work stations according to Safran standards and Lean principles. Perform detailed simulations of Work In Progress (WIP) flows and/or production line workflow, using Safran software modeling tools, in support of optimal implementation decision-making. Execute, coach, and perform change management relative to structured improvement projects. Support Value Stream Manager (VSM) with designs for WIP handling and storage, and design and/or measurement of other VSM parameters mandated by Safran. Identifies and assesses various problems and departures from established manufacturing standards and best practices; researches and recommends solutions. Maintains and applies knowledge of best practices in manufacturing methods, and trends and developments in technology and equipment. Implements methods and modifications to reduce production costs. Monitor 5S within the company as well Innovation and standards. Sustain and improve existing operational excellence programs. Other duties as required. Job Specifications Bachelor's Degree required; engineering/engineering technology discipline preferred. Substantial experience with industrial design in an aerospace or automotive context. Mechanical or electromechanical aptitudes an asset. Six Sigma and/or Lean certification an asset. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong capability with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required; Power BI and AutoCAD an asset. Travel no more than 10 percent. Working Conditions Bachelor's Degree required; engineering/engineering technology discipline preferred. Substantial experience with industrial design in an aerospace or automotive context. Mechanical or electromechanical aptitudes an asset. Six Sigma and/or Lean certification an asset. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong capability with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required; Power BI and AutoCAD an asset. Travel no more than 10 percent. The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected characteristics under applicable state or federal laws. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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