General information

Entity

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 magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

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Reference number

2026-190233  

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Continuous improvement - Performance improvment management

Job Family

PROGRESS INITIATIVE (SUP-IMP)

Job title

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Contribute to the overall success of the Walton site's 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 KPI's
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

Candidate skills & requirements

• Bachelor's 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

Annual salary

Starting at $71,000

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Kentucky

City (-ies)

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

First experience

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes

Requesting party

Number of position(s)

1