LEAN / Continuous Improvement Associate

Title

LEAN / Continuous Improvement Associate

About the Organization

PCX Aerosystems is a premier supplier of flight-critical mechanical systems and structures to leading aerospace OEMs and the US Government. With roots going back to the dawn of the helicopter age, PCX today is a private equity owned acquisition platform tasked with building a defense-focused, balanced portfolio of companies that manufacture, assemble and perform overhaul and repair services for a variety of fixed-wing and rotorcraft programs. Several of our businesses provide metal and composite components for space applications including satellites, spacecraft and rockets. Headquartered in Newington, Connecticut, we offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on PCX Aerosystems, please visit our website at www.pcxaero.com.

Company Overview

PCX Aerosystems currently has operations in Long Beach and Santa Ana, CA; Boylston, MA; and Newington, Enfield and Manchester CT. Each of these locations has a unique history, and we strive to maintain local entrepreneurial freedom, supported by the strength that comes from being part of a larger organization. Our workforce includes Associates in a wide variety of disciplines, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Sourcing, Sales, Quality, Finance and Human Resources. The PCX Aerosystems teams seek to safely deliver on our customers' toughest requirements, while living our values, every day. We are a company that embraces diversity.

EOE Statement

PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

The LEAN / Continuous Improvement Associate will develop and implement systems, projects and activities to drive and sustain improved business performance in the areas of cost reduction, revenue protection & growth, and working capital reduction. Works with engineering, safety and line management to ensure employees are equipped with and utilizing the best tools that fit, to solve problems and create culture of continuous improvement.

This is an entry level postion with a salary range of $76,500 to $95,600

Duties under general supervision :

• Meet with operations, engineering and management associates to discuss process issues, helping to identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to improve the production process.
• Own, control, and maintain the internal Fixture and Special Tooling Control Process (SP-PC-7.5.1.3); ensure customer- tooling audits are completed to satisfaction in a timely manner and mitigate the risk of holding these customer-owned assets through proper storage and maintenance.
• Perform 5S plant improvement processes, supervising staff as necessary
• Maintain 5S audits and compile data to monitor and measure results
• Maintain Product Process Audit data and reports
• Serve as Project Manager on various projects as assigned, and Cost Reduction initiatives, tracking and reporting costs for management team.
• Partner with Safety and Operations staff to ensure OSHA and other Safety requirements are met in the execution of project work and built in to regular operations.

Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements

Shift

First

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Location

PCX Aerosystems, Manchester

Category

Machine Shop

Req Number

MAC-25-00009

Position

Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Close Date

Post Internal Days

Number of Openings

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

Lisa Czaja

This position is currently accepting applications.

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