Industrial Engineer III, Continuous Improvement
AeroVironment · West Valley City, UT
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior continuous improvement role at AeroVironment (industrial) in West Valley City, UT.
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Time studies, Capacity planning
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
How this role compares
Against 337 other live lean / ci postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $101k–$145k, from 118 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 86%
- ✓ Six Sigma 54%
- ✓ Kaizen 51%
- Value stream mapping 47%
- Root cause 44%
- 5S 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Capacity planning, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at AeroVironment
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: AeroVironment in West Valley City
1 other open role at this site.
- Quality Technician III - Receiving Inspector · Quality · Technician
Full description from AeroVironmentAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Lead continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean and Six Sigma methods to reduce waste and increase productivity.
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, propose engineered solutions, and track impact over time.
Develop standardized work instructions and process controls to ensure consistent quality and predictable cycle times.
Facilitate cross-functional daily management and Kaizen events to drive rapid and sustainable improvements.
Design and implement line balancing studies to optimize headcount and workstation utilization.
Conduct time studies and cycle time analysis to support capacity planning and line efficiency.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to implement process changes with minimal disruption.
Create and maintain visual management boards and performance dashboards for leadership review.
Validate new equipment and processes through pilot runs and data-driven risk assessments.
Mentor junior engineers and technicians in problem-solving methodologies and data analysis.
Develop cost-benefit analyses to justify capital and process improvements.
Ensure adherence to regulatory, safety, and quality standards in all process changes.
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
AeroVironment is seeking an Industrial Engineer III, Continuous Improvement to accelerate productivity and quality in our West Valley City site. You will partner with operations and engineering teams to apply data-driven methods, develop standardized work, and empower teams to deliver sustainable, measurable gains that advance our mission.