Continuous Improvement Specialist

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. Collins Aerospace is looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist for its Airbus A220 nacelle integration site in Mirabel, Quebec.

This position is Onsite at Collins Aerospace - Mirabel location - Quebec - Canada.

What You Will Do

• Participates in execution of operational plans in support of Goal Alignment goals and initiatives for the organization.
• Drives improvement of metrics and ensuring targets are met including event/project closure results achieved.
• Supports and leads projects/transformations that cut across organizational, functional and internal boundaries.
• Actively participates/leads in resolution of difficult or complex problems.
• Actively improves and implements current and new processes and standards that will have impact on the achievement of functional results.
• Coaching and training individuals and teams within the business on their Continuous Improvement journey.
• Leads the identification and sharing best practices across the organization.
• Measures and drives CORE/Continuous Improvement progression within direct team.
• Leads kaizen/Continuous Improvement events including leadership weeks.
• Builds networks across the organization and discipline.
• Identifies knowledge gaps within direct team and supports closure plan.
• Champions the use of lean tools to drive cultural transformation.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or Advanced degree and minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• Bilingual English and French.
• Experience implementing Lean principles for example: 5S, Standard Work, Visual Controls, RTPR / QCPC, Kaizen events.
• Experience in Data and Statistical Analysis and 8 Ds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Effective interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong desire to drive process improvement.
• Leadership skills and experience.

This position requires communicating orally and in writing with working teams and customers located in the United States. Collins Aerospace restricts as much as possible the number of positions for which it requires knowledge of a language other than French. Collins Aerospace only requires proficiency in English when necessary to perform an employee's job duties.

Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.