We are looking for a Senior Process Improvement Specialist to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!

As a Senior Process Improvement Specialist for our Christchurch location, you will lead the identification and implementation of projects to achieve lean principles and continuous improvement. Be able to identify opportunities for cost reduction, lead-time reduction, inventory reduction, and quality improvement. You will also provide leadership to cross-functional partners to sustain, implement, and encourage new objectives, metrics, and processes.

Location:

Christchurch, Dorset

We Take Care of Our People

Work-life balance through our hybrid working, flexitime program, and condensed work week (role dependent). Benefits include paid time off, retirement plans with employer match, health and wellness benefits, learning and development opportunities, competitive pay, bonus scheme, recognition, employee stock purchase plan, and an inclusive and supportive culture.

Your Challenge

1. Work with the business and teammates to develop and support the future state 'lean vision' and continuous improvement initiatives.
2. Ensure metrics and reporting are in place to demonstrate the implementation and utilization of CW initiatives and learnings. Identify areas for operational efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and best practice sharing to standardize lean processes.
3. Collaborate with departmental and multidisciplinary teams to identify, implement, and track ongoing cost savings aligned with CW metrics.
4. Embed visual management systems throughout the business to identify process flow, interruptions, and problem resolution status.

What You Bring

• Aerospace experience
• Experience as a BI/metric producer
• Proven track record in similar roles
• Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent (a plus)
• Experience with data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Tableau)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels

Who We Are

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions division is a trusted leader delivering superior products and services to meet the toughest challenges in the defense and aerospace industries. Our state-of-the-art facility at Bournemouth International Airport is equipped for extensive design and manufacturing, including environmental stress screening. We are committed to quality and excellence in our products, including flight recorders, air data computers, and mission displays.

Our values emphasize environmental, social, and governance responsibility.

Note: No unsolicited agency submittals are accepted. Agency partners must be invited by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms prior to submission. Resumes sent directly to employees or affiliates will not qualify for a fee and will become property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may involve exposure to export-controlled information and require additional security screening. Ineligibility to access such information may lead to reconsideration or withdrawal of employment offers.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or other protected statuses. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process.

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