✦ Luna Orbit — Operations & Logistics

Operations Excellence Engineer III

at Amentum

📍 Remote, US Remote Posted March 17, 2026
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 10+ years
Education Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical field
Category Operations & Logistics

This role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, process optimization, and team leadership within aerospace and space exploration projects.

  • Analyze operational data
  • Lead improvement teams
  • Define current process conditions
  • Support Lean workshops
  • Monitor KPIs for sustainability

The technical scope includes data analysis, statistical techniques, Lean, Kaizen, root cause analysis, and KPI monitoring to drive operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced industrial engineer with over 10 years in continuous improvement and data-driven process optimization, preferably with aerospace or space exploration background. They should be skilled in Lean, Kaizen, and root cause analysis.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical fieldAt least 10 years of experienceProcess-minded and data-drivenExperience with continuous improvement tools like 5SKaizenFishbone5 Whys8DAbility to analyze operational data and provide reportsManage cross-functional teamsDefine current conditions and identify inefficienciesSupport Lean workshops and kaizen eventsApply technical knowledge to business processesPerform root cause analysis and corrective actions
LeanKaizenFishbone5 Whys8D
continuous improvementdata analysisstatistical techniquesleankaizenroot cause analysis5SKPI monitoringprocess improvementbusiness processes
Continuous ImprovementData AnalysisStatistical TechniquesLeanKaizenRoot Cause Analysis5SKPI MonitoringProcess ImprovementBusiness Processes
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Industry Aerospace & Space Exploration
Job Function Leading process improvement and operational excellence initiatives in aerospace
Role Subtype Industrial Engineer
continuous improvementdata analysisstatistical techniquesleankaizenroot cause analysis5SKPI monitoringprocess improvementbusiness processeskaizen eventsfishbone5 whys8Ddata drivencross-functional teamsteam leadership

Less than 10 years of experience, No experience with continuous improvement tools, Lack of aerospace or space industry background, No process-minded approach

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