Continuous Improvement Specialist Location : MILWAUKIE, OR, United States Job Family : Manufacturing and Production Job Type : Regular Posted : Oct 1, 2025 Job ID : 60064 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including power generation and conversion systems, magnetics, and sensors for extreme environments. Located in Milwaukie, OR (in the Greater Portland Area), this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select aircraft and ground vehicle markets, spanning business jet, narrow body, wide body, and fighter jet platforms as well as military ground vehicles. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon, among others. Position Summary The Continuous Improvement Specialist has the primary responsibility for the development and deployment of the tools, methods and processes that make up the Parker Lean system (PLS). Ability to lead and facilitate lean kaizen events to drive business performance improvement. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Essential Functions • Coordinates and allocates the daily continuous improvement activities to meet company objectives • Collects, analyzes and reports product data and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement • Utilizes the teams knowledge to drive improvements and best practices • Recommends solutions to complex problems and implements corrective actions • Effectively applies improvement initiatives for all related activities in the facility • Manages training and skills enhancement for all employees with respect to continuous improvement tools and techniques • Provides technical expertise and implements lean principles, techniques and methods Qualifications • Bachelor degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or comparable discipline is required. • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 2 or more years’ experience utilizing continuous improvement principles (e.g., lean manufacturing), total quality and problem-solving tools. • Thorough knowledge of continuous improvement principles and philosophies in business and/or manufacturing operations. • Ability to lead and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques • Ability to apply mathematical and analytical skills and to quantify results • Ability to research and analyze data effectively • Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports • Excellence verbal and written communication skills • Presentation skills • Ability to influence stakeholders • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task • Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines • Strong prioritization skills • Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically • Ability to train and communicate effectively with team members, project teams, and management Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!Our competitive package includes: Competitive Compensation • Participation in Annual Incentive Program Benefit & Retirement Plans • Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including: • Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. • 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay • Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay • Career development and tuition reimbursement • Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. • Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. • Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. 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