Continuous Improvement Engineer – Lead Transformational Change in Aviation!

Location: Onsite, Fort Worth, TX
Schedule: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Pay: $50.00 – $70.00 per hour

Make an Impact. Shape the Future. Elevate Performance.

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to support a world-class aviation leader. In this role, you’ll drive high-value continuous improvement initiatives that streamline office-based processes, enhance operational efficiency, and embed a culture of Lean excellence across engineering and certification functions. Your work will directly influence quality, workflow performance, and organizational success.

What You’ll Do

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will lead and execute process-improvement efforts that support smarter, faster, and more effective ways of working.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

• Lead, coordinate, and facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and improvement projects.

• Conduct root-cause analyses to uncover inefficiencies and identify process-enhancement opportunities.

• Develop and implement standardized work procedures, templates, and documentation.

• Monitor and validate the sustainability and effectiveness of implemented improvements.

• Coach teams in CI methodologies and support them in executing their improvement ideas.

• Collect and analyze performance metrics to measure gains in accuracy, efficiency, and workflow quality.

• Create reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate results, cost savings, and KPIs.

• Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and outcomes to management and key stakeholders.

What You Bring (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or similar certification.

• Experience with continuous improvement, Lean principles, or process optimization—preferably in an office or administrative environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency with CI tools (Value Stream Mapping, Causal Analysis, 5 Whys, PDCA, SIPOC, etc.).

• Experience facilitating training, workshops, or improvement sessions.

• Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools such as Enovia.

• Proven success leading measurable process improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

• Experience supporting engineering, certification, or technical business functions.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that partners with some of the most innovative companies in the aviation industry. You’ll enjoy:

• Opportunities to drive meaningful organizational impact.

• A culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

• Competitive pay and a consistent 1st-shift schedule.

• Professional growth through hands-on experience and leadership exposure.

• The ability to directly shape processes that support world-class aviation development.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you’re passionate about Lean methodology, enjoy empowering teams, and want to be part of an industry-leading aviation partnership—we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help create a smarter, more efficient future in aviation!

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