Zone 5 Technologies
Continuous Improvement Engineer III
San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaFrom $135kmidAdded today
About this role
Zone 5 Technologies seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer III to lead manufacturing process optimization across UAV assembly programs in San Luis Obispo. This senior role drives Lean initiatives, cost reduction, and cross-functional process development while supporting multiple production value streams.
What you'll do
- Lead cross-functional process development for complex UAV assemblies
- Support PFMEA efforts with design and manufacturing engineering teams
- Oversee business process improvement initiatives for policy and strategy
- Develop and deploy site-wide Lean initiatives and standards
- Resolve complex production issues using Lean Manufacturing principles
- Support production across multiple programs with cost and waste reduction focus
What they're looking for
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology
- Process improvement and optimization
- PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
- Manufacturing engineering
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Problem-solving and root cause analysis
- UAV/aerospace manufacturing knowledge
- Business process management
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience leading Lean initiatives across multiple production programs—what metrics did you track and what was the business impact?
- Tell us about a complex manufacturing process issue you resolved using cross-disciplinary collaboration. How did you approach it?
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