Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: South Burlington, Vermont, United States

Salary: $120,000–$150,000 USD annually

Company

Develops electric aircraft with a mission to advance sustainable aviation.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional teams through manufacturing process improvements, standardization, and efficiency initiatives.
• Facilitate Kaizen, process mapping, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, 5S, and standard work events.
• Conduct process walks and operator observations to reduce variation and improve production processes.
• Lead APQP initiatives, including PFMEA, control plans, and SPC, to integrate quality upstream into design.
• Verify and validate improvements, identify opportunities for broader implementation, and maintain a quality metrics dashboard.
• Support updates to QMS procedures, work instructions, and forms while developing a continuous improvement program and training approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field, or equivalent demonstrated competence.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, including hands-on delivery of continuous improvement projects through verified closure.
• Proficiency in structured root cause analysis methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, or DIVE, along with APQP and PFMEA.
• Working knowledge of AS9100D and 14 CFR Part 21 requirements.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, understand GD&T, and interpret inspection data.
• Strong self-direction, indirect influence, team leadership, emotional intelligence, and audience adaptation skills.

Nice to have

• AS9100D Lead Auditor certification.
• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, factory floor layouts, kanbans, inventory management, and visual factories.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units.
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and paid parental leave.
• Daily lunch provided and flight lessons included.
• Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check; E-Verify participation applies.