Continuous Improvement Manager at FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

Carlsbad, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

152394.74

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work, Data Analysis, Mentoring, Training, KPI Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, Business Case Development

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe. We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions. Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team! Why Work For Us We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond. Other benefits include: Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching Career Opportunity and Growth Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating) 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave *Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees. Overview We are seeking a results-driven and strategic Continuous Improvement Manager to lead and drive lean initiatives across our aerospace manufacturing operations. This role is critical in identifying opportunities, implementing improvements, and sustaining gains to optimize quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and change management within a regulated aerospace environment. Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the development and execution of lean manufacturing strategies across all production areas. Drive the deployment of Continuous Improvement (CI) tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis, and Standard Work. Analyze production processes and data to identify areas for improvement in quality, delivery, and cost. Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to drive CI initiatives. Mentor and train employees at all levels on CI principles and tools to build a continuous improvement culture. Facilitate kaizen events and workshops to address key operational challenges and drive measurable improvements. Implement and sustain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and impact of improvement initiatives. Develop business cases for improvement projects, including ROI and cost-benefit analysis. Ensure all improvement efforts comply with AS9100 and other regulatory requirements. Report out CI initiatives and progress to senior leadership on a regular basis. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree in business or a technical field Minimum 6 years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in an manufacturing environment Experience with LEAN, Six Sigma and expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies as described under the responsibilities Fluency in CI methodologies, especially strong practical Lean deployment experience Ability to produce evidence of successful results from prior CI work experience US Citizenship required for eligibility to obtain/maintain a security clearance Applicable experience in lieu of a Degree may be considered. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law. Pay Range: $121,915.80 - $152,394.74 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email Careers@Frontgrade.com. If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal - Connect (icims.com).

Responsibilities

Lead and drive lean initiatives across aerospace manufacturing operations. Identify opportunities, implement improvements, and sustain gains to optimize quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.