Lean Specialist

Description

Delta Electronics Mfg. Corp. headquartered at our vertically integrated facility in Beverly, Massachusetts, is a premier manufacturer of custom and standard high-frequency RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave interconnect solutions. For over 60 years, Delta has served top-tier prime contractors and OEMs across the aerospace, defense, space, and semiconductor industries. Positioned for year-over-year growth in bookings and shipments, Delta is expanding its enterprise management structure to ensure execution discipline matches our technical capabilities. 

We are seeking a highly motivated Continuous Improvement professional to lead initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance within our Beverly, MA facility. In this role, you will drive improvements in throughput, quality, cost, and flow by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving. You will partner with cross-functional teams to map processes, implement solutions, and support key readiness and quality-system activities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, hands-on manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to lead multiple improvement efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support Continuous Improvement Program initiatives to drive measurable gains in throughput, quality, cycle time, efficiency, and overall operational performance.

• Collect, analyze, and report key manufacturing and quality metrics; identify performance gaps and develop data-driven improvement plans.

• Map current processes, define future-state workflows, and implement improvements through value stream mapping, standard work, bottleneck analysis, takt alignment, and waste reduction.

• Facilitate Lean activities including Kaizen events, 5S, Gemba walks, and structured problem-solving sessions.

• Support quality and readiness activities by developing and maintaining PFMEAs, Control Plans, SPC, APQP deliverables, and other process-robustness tools.

• Lead and manage small to medium cross-functional projects, ensuring clear scope, timelines, risk management, and sustained results.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to align improvement activities with production demand, factory constraints, and business objectives.

• Conduct process observations and data reviews to identify root causes, reduce variation, and improve manufacturing reliability.

• Prepare executive-level summaries, visual dashboards, and updates for operations reviews and leadership forums.

• Build capability across the organization by training teams on Lean, problem-solving, and continuous improvement methods.

• Evaluate ROI for improvement opportunities, validate results, and replicate best practices across products, processes, and programs.

Requirements

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, STEM, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, Operations, Process Improvement, or Project/Program Management.

• Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies; minimum 5 years of applied CI experience.

• Experience identifying root cause, driving corrective actions, and applying structured problem-solving tools.

• Ability to analyze data, apply statistical concepts, and use quality and manufacturing metrics to define improvement opportunities.

•  Experience interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, bills of materials (BOMs), consumable materials controls, and tool control requirements.

•  Understanding of ERP/MRP and shop-floor systems such as SAP/PRISM, CMES, or similar.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, customers, and internal/external partners.

•  Ability to coach, motivate, and influence teams to adopt continuous improvement practices.

• Demonstrated project management skills with experience leading or supporting multi-disciplinary initiatives.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to create clear presentations, brief leadership, and work effectively across organizational levels.

• Self motivated, proactive, and capable of driving initiatives with minimal oversight.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications

Qualifications Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as Green Belt, Black Belt, Shainin Red X, ASQ certifications, or similar CI credentials.

• Experience developing and maintaining PFMEA, APQP / AS9145 deliverables, Control Plans, and SPC.

• Experience working in High Mix / Low Volume and Make-To-Order environment