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Continuous Improvement/Industrial Engineer

Safran Landing Systems · Frostproof, FL

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Level
Engineer
Team
Lean / CI
Degree
Required
Certification
Green Belt preferred
Industry
Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level continuous improvement role at Safran Landing Systems (industrial) in Frostproof, FL.

They ask for
degree required · Green Belt preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Kaizen, 5S, DOE

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Continuous Improvement roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$150k.

Median of the low and high ends of 128 live postings that list pay, out of 388 continuous improvement openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Florida plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 9 other live lean / ci postings in Florida.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 100%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 60%
  • ✓ Kaizen 60%
  • Root cause 50%
  • ✓ 5S 40%
  • Power BI / Tableau 30%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Promotion path mentioned

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Safran Landing Systems

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 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. 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?
    • The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 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. 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.

Full description from Safran Landing SystemsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Required Experience: First experience

Professional Status: Professional, Engineer & Manager

Salary: DOE

# 2026-179423

Job Description

The Continuous Improvement Engineer plays a critical role in enhancing manufacturing processes with a focus on efficiency, cost reduction, and overall process optimization. This position involves analyzing existing production workflows to identify opportunities for improvement using data-driven insights and Lean manufacturing principles.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Continuous Improvement Engineer develops and implements strategies that streamline operations, improve product quality, and promote a safer work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Lead cross-functional teams in identifying, prioritizing, and executing process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies
  • ◆Lead Balance Scorecard events and related performance improvement initiatives
  • ◆Conduct and lead Industrial Management Process audits
  • ◆Manage site reporting of Continuous Improvement KPIs
  • ◆Lead site and corporate Continuous Improvement (CI) events
  • ◆Drive and expand the "belt" certification approach within the site
  • ◆Deploy and train team members on Safran methodologies, tools, and best practices (FOD, Human Factors, Poka Yoke, etc.)
  • ◆Manage and sustain the 5S program
  • ◆Lead deployment of QRQC methodology and coach QRQC leaders
  • ◆Coach Kaizen events and provide training on Green Belt tools

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 magazine's ""World's 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.

Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

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Safran Electrical & Power

Continuous Improvement/Industrial Engineer

Company: Safran Landing Systems

Job Field: Industrial Engineering

Location: Floride , Florida , United States

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Duration: Full-time

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