Gogo Business Aviation is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer- Continuous Improvement to join our dynamic team! This position is within the Quality and Compliance organization with a focus in continual improvement to ensure operational excellence is achieved throughout the business. The ideal candidate will have experience leading continuous improvement and lean within an engineering and manufacturing environment.

This role is an exciting opportunity and will allow the right candidate to define strategy while leading and managing continuous improvement (CI) projects within the requirements of the Gogo Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100 and FAA 14 CFR Part 21 and 145.

Are you ready to make a difference?, are you a Six Sigma and Lean Leader?, Do you want the opportunity to charter a strategy and implement the framework from the ground up? Then, read on!

COME ON BOARD THE GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION QUALITY & COMPLIANCE TEAM!

How will you make a difference?

• Develop an Operational Excellence strategy, roadmap, process, and CI toolkit to support successful execution of company identified CI projects
• Initiate CI projects and manage cross-functional teams through the lifecycle of the project utilizing the Six Sigma define, measure, analyze, improve, control (DMAIC) methodology, lean methodologies, or plan, do, check, act (PDCA) framework
• Serve as a change agent and champion of a CI culture focused on waste elimination and creating standard work across the organization using tools such as, lean methods, 6S, Daily Management, standard work, value stream mapping, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Kaizen
• Oversee the progress of multiple ongoing projects and manage the project schedule, budget, risks, opportunities, issues, and document lessons learned as required
• Create and lead employee development training demonstrating knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma
• Mentor and coach potential lean practitioners, and Six Sigma Yellow/Green belt candidates through their CI projects and workshops driving business change
• Construct and monitor project Key Process Indicators (KPIs) and metrics and take necessary action for underperforming results
• Build and present status reports of CI projects to senior leadership as required
• Support internal and 3rd party audits of the Operational Excellence process and/or CI project records

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience
• 7-10+ years of relevant continuous improvement and lean experience within an engineering and manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required

Required Skills, Talents, & Experience

• Must be familiar with AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Up to 5% domestic and international travel required to Gogo’s customers, partners, and suppliers

Desired Skills, Talents, & Experience

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification and Certified Lean Practitioner
• Project management experience and PMP certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, SharePoint, Oracle Agile PLM, and Navision ERP systems

Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

Colorado Equal Pay Statement: Disclosure required by sb19-085 (8-5-20) of the minimum salary compensation for this role to be located in the state of Colorado.