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Moog Inc.

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Moog Inc., Torrance, California, United States, 90504

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Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title Continuous Improvement Engineer

Reporting To Lean Continuous Improvement Manager

Work Schedule Onsite – Torrance, CA (9/80 schedule)

Moog's Military Aircraft Group has an immediate opening for a Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer to plan, organize and conduct team-based improvement & process variation reduction activities to develop solutions for complex problems. In this role, you will need to build strategic working relationships at all levels in the organization, from site-level management to front line operators. You will need to strike a balance between leading, active participation & coaching to develop and implement solutions and establish a lean, problem‑solving culture. Reporting to the Operational Excellence (OPEX) Manager, you will have a 9/80 schedule and work on‑site in Torrance, California.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree: preferred disciplines are Industrial / Mechanical Engineering

Minimum 2 years or more of working experience in Lean Manufacturing based activities (internship experience acceptable)

Experience working in a manufacturing industry

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

It’d Be Great If You Also Had

Experience in the aerospace industry

Strong understanding of Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, A3 Problem Solving, Visual Management, Flow, Kanban, etc. strongly preferred

Lean or Six Sigma certified

Project Management certification is a plus

Experience with Visio, SharePoint, Power BI, AutoCAD (or similar) is a plus

As a Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer, You Will

Optimize manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing Lean principles to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Lead and coach cross‑functional teams on lean manufacturing principles to develop innovative solutions.

Lead value stream mapping and kaizen events to identify bottlenecks and areas of improvement in the fabrication, assembly, and non‑manufacturing production processes.

Promote daily continuous improvement opportunities to foster a continuous improvement mindset and help establish a lean, problem‑solving culture throughout Moog.

Design lean layouts, creating efficient and optimized floor plans for the manufacturing processes.

Take initiative to identify and lead key process improvement projects.

Use critical thinking & problem‑solving tools, such as A3 or other RCCA methodologies, to lead projects impacting strategic objectives.

Provide Lean training and coaching on lean manufacturing tools such as Waste Reduction, Standard Work, Setup reduction (SMED), Continuous Flow and Pull Systems.

Conduct well‑organized, effective, and friendly kaizen events and project meetings to facilitate collaborative problem‑solving and process improvement.

Manage various projects from start to finish and be able to provide updates to the leadership team.

How We Care For You

Financial Rewards: competitive compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending, and Health Savings Accounts

Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program, relocation assistance

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages

Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations

Our Torrance site has a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off

Salary Range Transparency: Torrance, CA $90,000.00–$120,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region‑specific benefits.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844‑367‑5787.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre‑conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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