Continuous Improvement Specialist

Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Position Summary/Essential Functions:

Leads Continuous Improvement (CI) activities of moderate scope and complexity to improve the efficiency of systems and processes in the division and/or with suppliers and customers. Seeks out and pilots new tools and demonstrates the successful application of new methodologies. Educates team members, suppliers, and customers about CI philosophies and Lean Enterprise methods.

Responsibilities:

Selects and/or customizes CI methods to effectively implement lean manufacturing for various production and business processes. May recommend changes to refine and enhance CI training and techniques.

Introduces and facilitates CI activities for projects with moderate scope and impact. Leads and guides or ad hoc teams in identifying waste and facilitates process evaluations to reduce production lead times, streamline defect analysis, improve material flow, and standardize operator work sequences for manufacturing and office applications.

Communicates and educates team members, suppliers, and customers about Parker's adopted lean manufacturing philosophies and assists them in applying those principles to their CI efforts.

Participates in CI planning, goal setting, and measurement. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses based on knowledge of current and planned CI activities.

Stimulates CI thinking on teams by posing new process initiatives. Coordinates activities across teams and support functions to drive continuous improvement and sustained results. Project assignments include a variety of products and processes.

Works with supporting teams to verify supplier's progress with lean initiatives, sustained cost/price reduction, and sustained quality and delivery ratings. Implements appropriate procedures and measurements to evaluate supplier's initiatives and improvements.

Utilizes and interprets various production, throughput, and/or quality data analysis and statistical reports and selects or develops appropriate measures to estimate and evaluate the impact of CI initiatives.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading publications, networking, and/or participating in professional associations.

Complies with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (e.g. FAA, environmental, safety, etc.). Advises management on needed actions.

Shares functional and specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on specific projects. Prepares and conducts technical presentations on selected topics. May mentor new employees. Work assignments include cross-functional or project team responsibilities.

NOTE: Positions where the majority of time is spent auditing or tracking performance metrics, providing routine training or facilitation, coordinating training schedules, and/or collecting, maintaining and reporting progress or statistics, are non-exempt.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering, Manufacturing, and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through three or more years' experience that has included utilizing CI principles, total quality and problem-solving tools.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of CI methods and implementation in varied business and/or manufacturing operations that include areas such as: productivity and quality measurements; lean manufacturing systems; flexible, world class manufacturing techniques; specific problem-solving tools and their application; familiarity with scheduling, material/planning and reporting systems. Ability to lead and implement CI projects and to select, deliver, and evaluate training. Ability to apply mathematical and analytical skills and to quantify results. Knowledge Offa standards and regulations, ATA standards, and other applicable federal or military regulations. Ability to work within general work objectives regarding projects and to establish ad hoc team project plans. Ability to train and communicate effectively with team members, customers, suppliers, project teams, and management. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and recommend actions. Ability to work on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of the situation or data requires thorough identification of factors and analysis of impact. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed technical procedures/manuals. Ability to respond to inquiries from team members, suppliers, and customers. Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

• Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.
• Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit.
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance. Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection.

Financial Security and Growth:

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• 401k Employer match up to 5% and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3%. Overall, 8% company match.

Time Away & Work-life Balance:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 13 paid holidays
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:

• Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility):

• Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Engagement activities celebrated throughout the year. Examples include Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation, veteran appreciation, and more!
• The Parker Foundation provides access to donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours.
  
  

Additional Benefits:

• Employee discounts on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.).
• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000).

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015).

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.