Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Published 10.16.2026

Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Continuous improvement Location : Walton, Kentucky , Kentucky , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : First experience Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : Starting at $71,000 ITAR : ITAR Controlled position

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Published 10.16.2026

Job Description

Contribute to the overall success of the Walton sites continuous improvement activities. This includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Help support the Continuous Improvement approach within the site

o Participate in BSC events and projects

o Manage site reporting of Continuous Improvement related KPIs

o Participate in site and Corporate CI events

o Support Participative Innovation Program

o Support One Safran projects including planning, workshop support, and action closure

o Support the growth of the belt approach within the site

• Support Lean Methodologies and Tools

o Support the deployment of some of SLS and Safran methodologies, tools and good practices (FOD, Human factors, Poka Yoke…)

o Support departments adopting 5S

o Assist the deployment of QRQC within the site

o Support Kaizen Events by leading the facilitation of some GB tools.

• Perform other related duties as required

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• Entry Level experience
• Basic knowledge of some LEAN Sigma tools
• Can work in a team
• Willingness to learn

Mindset/Behaviors:

• Innovation
• Safety Awareness
• Continuous Learning
• Meeting Participation
• Tenacity

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazines ""Worlds Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Dont meet 100% of the requirements? Thats not a barrier for us. Above all, were looking for creative and committed people!

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Carbon Way, Comte de Boone KY 41094

Walton, Kentucky

Kentucky United States

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