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Zone 5 Technologies

Continuous Improvement Engineer II

San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaFrom $112kmidAdded today

About this role

Zone 5 Technologies seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer II to independently manage manufacturing processes for UAV assemblies, driving quality, schedule, and cost optimization. This role collaborates with engineering, production, and operations teams to implement data-driven improvements and scale production across multiple programs.

What you'll do

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization across manufacturing operations
  • Collect and analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and implement measurable improvements
  • Independently troubleshoot and resolve production issues affecting assembly quality and schedule
  • Develop capacity planning and production scheduling strategies to meet program demands
  • Design and execute assembly line and facility layout improvement projects
  • Support scalable UAV production across multiple programs and value streams

What they're looking for

  • Continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
  • Manufacturing process analysis and optimization
  • Data collection and statistical analysis
  • Production planning and capacity management
  • Facility and workstation layout design
  • Problem-solving and root cause analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration and communication
  • UAV or aerospace manufacturing experience
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Zone 5 Technologies

Zone 5 Technologies designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems and UAVs, focusing on advanced avionics integration and autonomous flight technologies. The company is hiring Systems Integration & Test Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Continuous Improvement Engineers to develop Hardware-in-the-Loop environments, optimize manufacturing processes, and validate next-generation unmanned aircraft systems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe a continuous improvement project you led—what metrics did you track and what results did you achieve?
  • How would you approach identifying bottlenecks in a new assembly line for UAV production?