Avav

Manager, Industrial Engineering & Lean Transformation

Simi Valley, CA, USA

No sponsorship$118k-$179kDetected 15 days ago

Project ManagementAgileSupply ChainProcess ImprovementLeadershipTime ManagementAdaptabilityProcess SimulationLean Manufacturing

About the role

ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR").
A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.
For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

Develop and maintain time standards, labor models, and production layouts.
Lead capacity planning, line balancing, and throughput optimization.
Design and improve facility layouts, workstation ergonomics, and material flow.
Lead Lean transformation initiatives using tools like 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, Standard Work, and Visual Management.
Support factory modernization and digital manufacturing initiatives (e.g., MES, automation, real-time analytics).
Partner with Product Development and NPI teams to drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and scalability into new product designs.
Build Lean maturity roadmaps and assess organizational readiness for transformation.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to align Lean initiatives with business objectives.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-mix, low-volume production environment.
We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible.

Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do.
(Required Skills & Experience)
Proficiency in process simulation tools, time studies, and data analytics.
U.S. Citizenship required

Conduct value stream mapping to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Deploy Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reduce variation, waste, and non-value-added activities.
Facilitate cross-functional Kaizen events and improvement workshops across departments.
Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
Establish and track KPIs for productivity, efficiency, takt time, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
Train and mentor supervisors, engineers, and frontline teams in Lean principles.
Act as a change agent, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Interface with executive leadership to report Lean transformation progress, ROI, and impact.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply.
NO agencies please.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

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