Continuous Improvement Engineer

About Us:
Middle River Aerostructure Systems is a world-leading manufacturer of thrust reversers (the braking system on a jet engine), engine nacelle components and specialized aerostructures. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.7-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 90 years. In 2019, MRAS was acquired by ST Engineering North America, the U.S. affiliate of Singapore-based ST Engineering – becoming a part of its global network of aerospace facilities and offices. With the ownership change, the company was renamed Middle River Aerostructure Systems.

 

 

 

 

Summary:

Drive lean manufacturing activities at a local level to identify and eliminate waste from processes and improve flow.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage industrial improvement projects that reduce cycle and process lead times, layout changes to improve flow, and projects to reduce inventory.
• Drive cultural change through engagement, passion for improvement, and education of plant workforce.
• Work together with people from all levels of the business unit and the shop floor.
• Lead cross-functional Action Work Outs, focused on resolving problems through the application of lean principles.
• Present to internal teams on metrics, project status and outcomes, and performance to goals.

Requirements

 

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college is required. 3-5 years of working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.  

 

Desired Characteristics: 

• Experience with implementing various lean principles in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

 

 

 

 

MRAS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value.