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PPG · 2 weeks ago

Aerospace Manufacturing - Senior Operational Excellence Engineer

Grand Prairie, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

PPG is a company dedicated to protecting and beautifying the world through innovation and sustainability. They are seeking a Senior Operational Excellence Engineer to manage and execute strategic continuous improvement initiatives across multiple value streams, enhancing safety, delivery, quality, and cost.

Chemicals

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement in compliance with aerospace industry regulations and company policies

Serve as a change agent by coaching, training, and engaging all organizational levels to foster lean culture and continuous improvement

Develop, deliver, and lead training, certification programs, and lean events to enhance Lean/Six Sigma capabilities and achieve CI objectives

Facilitate problem solving and mentor project leaders in applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and tools across operations

Evaluate and improve manufacturing practices using lean line design principles, visual management standards, and 5S workplace organization

Establish, track, and analyze KPIs to monitor lean maturity, process performance, and support new product introductions and process changes

Apply data-driven principles and implement digital tools to develop and execute continuous improvement roadmaps that maximize operational performance

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementLean/Six Sigma CertificationData Analytics ProficiencyLean Line DesignCoaching SkillsEmployee DevelopmentProblem Solving

Required

Five (5) or more years of experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence in aerospace or a highly regulated manufacturing industry required

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering, operations, or other technical disciplines required

Proficiency with data analytics systems and software (e.g., Minitab, JMP, Excel, ERP systems) required

Must be eligible to obtain a government secret clearance

Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

Preferred

Lean/Six Sigma certification(s) and demonstrated expertise in Lean Line Design. Green Belt or higher certification preferred

Benefits

Health / vision / dental insurance

Retirement plans

Family Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Company

PPG

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PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years.

Founded in 1883

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees