Navigate Search · 17 hours ago
Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer
Los Angeles County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNavigate Search is undergoing an operational transformation to create a data-driven manufacturing environment. The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer will lead initiatives to implement solutions, train teams, and standardize processes while working cross-functionally with various departments and senior leadership.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Robert Park
Responsibilities
Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks (quality escapes, rework, prep time, inefficient assembly, material flow issues, etc.)
Lead Lean and Six Sigma (DMAIC) projects delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, and cycle time
Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions
Convert tribal knowledge into Standard Work, SOPs, and clear work instructions and help move the operation toward a paperless, analytics-driven environment
Support development of scalable, repeatable processes
Develop and track KPIs (scrap, rework, downtime, OTD, cycle time)
Analyze shop floor data and present actionable insights to leadership
Measure and report savings in dollars, hours reduced, and risk mitigation
Support ERP improvements, system integrations and implement visual management tools and structured shop floor controls
Implement digital tools (Power BI, Excel, Power Automate, digital checklists)
Deliver hands-on Lean/CI training to operators, leads, and supervisors
Lead Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and cross-functional improvement workshops
Reinforce accountability and continuous improvement mindset at all levels
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement experience
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing (5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Visual Management) and Six Sigma (DMAIC, root cause analysis)
Experience developing standard work, driving real improvements, measurable cost savings, cycle time reductions and shop floor digital tools
Bilingual English/Spanish Required
Preferred
Six Sigma Black/Green Belt or Lean certification
Background in Aerospace, heavy fabrication, or complex assembly preferred
Experience leading ERP transitions, implementing MES and digital work instruction systems
Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 a Huge Plus
Demonstrated track record of measurable operational improvements
Self-starter who takes ownership, stands behind data-driven decisions, and thrives in a hands-on environment
Company
Navigate Search
At Navigate Search, we engage exclusively with premier businesses and the market’s most sought-after candidates.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
John Gaw
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Steven Silverman
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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