Continuous Improvement Engineer – Lead Transformational Change in Aviation!Location: Onsite, Fort Worth, TX
Schedule: 1st Shift 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Pay: $50.00 – $70.00 per hour
Make an Impact. Shape the Future. Elevate Performance with PDS Tech Commercial.Job Summary
The Continuous Improvement Engineer drives process excellence across office-based operations, systems, and workflows. This role leads Lean initiatives, facilitates Kaizen events, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to reduce waste, improve efficiency, enhance quality, and support a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and passionate about enabling teams to work smarter and more effectively.
Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesContinuous Improvement & Process OptimizationLead, coordinate, and facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and continuous improvement projects within engineering and certification functions.
Conduct root cause analyses to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
Develop and implement standardized work procedures, templates, and documentation to ensure consistent and reliable performance.
Monitor, validate, and sustain implemented changes to ensure long-term effectiveness.
Coach teams on structured problem-solving methods and support them in executing improvement ideas.
Collect, analyze, and interpret performance metrics to measure improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and workflow performance.
Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards summarizing project outcomes, cost savings, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Communicate progress, challenges, and results of Kaizen and improvement activities to management and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications (What You Bring)Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5–7 years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or equivalent certification.
Hands-on experience with continuous improvement, Lean principles, or process optimization in an office or administrative environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in CI tools (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, Causal Analysis, 5 Whys, PDCA, SIPOC).
Experience facilitating training sessions, workshops, or cross-functional meetings.
Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools such as Enovia.
Demonstrated success leading process improvement projects with measurable results.
Preferred QualificationsLean Six Sigma Black Belt or advanced CI certification.
Experience in engineering, certification, or regulated industry environments.
Knowledge of digital process automation tools or workflow management systems.
Strong data visualization skills (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
Why Join Us?At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that partners with some of the most innovative companies in the aviation industry. You’ll enjoy:
Opportunities to drive meaningful organizational impact.
A culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Competitive pay and a consistent 1st-shift schedule.
Professional growth through hands-on experience and leadership exposure.
The ability to directly shape processes that support world-class aviation development.
Ready to Elevate Your Career?If you’re passionate about Lean methodology, enjoy empowering teams, and want to be part of an industry-leading aviation partnership—we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help create a smarter, more efficient future in aviation!
Pay Details: $50.00 to $70.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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