Ceramic Matrix Composites
Aerospace and Defense
CeramicMatrixComposites-ContinuousImprovementLead(Onsite)
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“Ceramic Matrix Composites - Continuous Improvement Lead (Onsite) at Ceramic Matrix Composites. Skills: Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma. Champion application of Lean, Six Sigma, and Analytics. Support processes used in design and manufacturing”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver measurable Safety results; Deliver measurable Quality results; Deliver measurable Delivery results; Deliver measurable Cost results
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
US citizenship required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Bachelor's degree Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, Minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, Advanced Degree with minimum 7 years experience, Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent, US Citizenship required
Nice to Have
High proficiency in LEAN methods, Design of Experiments / Taguchi Methods, Design for Six Sigma knowledge, Complex process monitoring and analytics, Turbine Component manufacturing experience, Composite manufacturing experience, Influence experience, Teambuilding experience, New facility start up experience
What You'll Do.
Champion application of Lean
Support processes used in design and manufacturing
Influence site personnel to integrate CORE methods
Deliver measurable Safety
Communicate with management team
Develop and implement new products
Develop and implement new processes
Develop and implement new standards
Support Quality Management System procedure creation
Support Quality Management System procedure improvement
Improve existing processes
Improve existing practices
Identify process optimums
Support site personnel in Kaizens
Support site personnel in engagements
Support site personnel in projects
Support site personnel in daily work
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Teamwork; Collaboration
Communication Scope
Management communication
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-06-02 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-CA-CARLSBAD-5940 ~ 5940 Darwin Ct ~ DARWIN **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: ** U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. **Security Clearance Type:** None/Not Required **Security Clearance Status:** Not Required 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. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. **What You Will Do :** * The Continuous Improvement Lead will champion application of Lean, Six Sigma, and Analytics techniques at Pratt & Whitney’s Ceramic Matrix Composite Enterprise and will be located at the Center of Excellence, located in Carlsbad, CA. * The Ceramic Matrix Composite Center of Excellence develops transformative materials and components for high temperature environments - making aircraft engines more powerful, fuel efficient and lighter. * The Continuous Improvement Lead supports processes used in the design and manufacturing of ceramic matrix composites – both creation & improvement. * Qualified candidates will have experience applying said techniques and delivering measurable results. * Influence site personnel to integrate CORE (CORE is Raytheon’s continuous improvement and business management tool set) methods and tools into daily work. * D
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