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Standard Aero

Aviation MRO for engines and airframes

Lean Focal - Continuous Improvement

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGonesse, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree or qualification as an industrial engineer, mechanical engineer, or industrial technician, with relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in a position of responsibility applying industrial engineering techniques and/or programming methods referenced in the posting.
  • Project management skills, including developing detailed project plans, building team consensus, completing projects, and delivering results after implementation.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing change and improving team culture.
  • Ability to assess situations, identify root causes, develop improvement solutions and strategies, and control the results.
  • Strong written and oral communication and analytical skills, including the ability to work effectively with workers and managers at all levels.
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely, work effectively under pressure, and work with minimal supervision.
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; dashboard software such as Power BI and Jira; and statistical analysis software.
  • Personal commitment to StandardAero's workplace health, safety, and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and coordinate the implementation of improvements to process and procedural performance.
  • Improve productivity and reduce costs using continuous improvement tools and techniques.
  • Interact with all organizational levels using a process-based, project-management approach to connect initiatives with operational objectives through key performance indicators.
  • Optimize operational excellence of facilities and equipment in accordance with current policies and procedures.
  • Use industrial engineering tools and practices, including lean manufacturing, 5S, value stream mapping, statistical data analysis, just-in-time methods, and Kaizen, to analyze existing processes and recommend improvements.
  • Analyze data to identify problems, estimate savings, and measure continuous improvement strategy maturity.
  • Perform cost-benefit analyses and return-on-investment calculations to support proposed spending for improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate implementation and improvement of software to improve processes.
  • Prepare and lead team meetings using a problem-solving approach.
  • Coordinate implementation activities for approved changes and manage larger projects.
  • Train employees about changes and provide continuous improvement training and other training support as needed.
  • Develop measures to quantify the success of implemented improvements.
  • Prepare reports and presentations documenting achievements and ongoing activities for weekly milestone meetings and management updates.
  • Develop management reports with key performance indicators to show management where process improvement action is needed, and prepare monthly achievement reports.
  • Establish a high-performance culture by demonstrating StandardAero's values in interactions and transactions.
  • Develop decision-making maturity so the interests of customers, shareholders, and employees are appropriately weighed.
  • Set clear expectations and hold others accountable for their contributions; promote initiative and active problem-solving; and require standard work for processes, including direction, responsibilities, and communication.
  • Ensure compliance with quality management system requirements and that team members receive the training needed for their roles.
  • Use problem-solving techniques to improve business processes continuously, analyze root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Assist in developing annual capital and operating budgets.
  • Ensure employees contributing to projects receive recognition in their annual performance evaluations.
  • Establish and maintain communication between departments and corporate teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Training and experience in process improvement methods such as lean, theory of constraints, time studies, statistical data analysis, project management, and facilitating improvement events.

About the Company

Standard Aero

Aviation MRO for engines and airframes

StandardAero provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components, and airframes. It operates under OEM-authorized and FAA-approved procedures across a global network of 50+ facilities, performing repairs, overhauls, upgrades, major alterations, avionics work, and customized interior and exterior finishes, supported by engineering services. The company differentiates itself through its long history dating back to 1911, its extensive global footprint, and its breadth of offerings across engines, airframes, avionics, and engineering all under OEM programs. Its goal is to minimize downtime, extend asset life, and maintain high aircraft readiness for commercial, business, military, and industrial power customers.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ
Founded
1911

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