Continuous Improvement Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead CORE and overall continuous improvement activities at the Product Delivery Center to drive tangible metric improvements across all product lines.
• Collect, standardize, report, and automate KPI metrics at the PDC, product, and flow line levels to identify areas for improvement.
• Establish and execute improvement plans for KPI metrics, CORE maturity, Standard Production System (SPS), and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Plan and lead business-level CORE events, including quarterly CORE Leadership Weeks, and provide regular reports to the leadership team.
• Ensure robust process execution by creating and improving PFMEAs in support of product execution readiness.
• Oversee CORE proficiency growth for the PDC employee population in collaboration with Black Belt and Red-X Specialists.
• Support business process audit preparations and follow-up activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• CORE Apprentice Certification or 3+ years of working experience in lean, continuous improvement, or operations.
• US Citizenship is required due to government contracts.
• Ability to perform minimal, infrequent travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• CORE Professional Certification, Green Belt, or Black Belt Certification.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to coach, motivate, and influence others.

About the Company

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems. As part of RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, we are dedicated to revolutionizing modern flight and solving the world's most complex aerospace challenges.