Principal Continuous Improvement Engineer
BAE Systems · Aiken, SC · Engineering & Technology
principal
operations
Manufacturing Engineer
ic
· Posted May 14, 2026
$107,359 – $182,510
USD per year
About this role
BAE Systems is hiring a principal-level Manufacturing Engineer in the operations function based in Aiken, SC. Compensation is listed at $107,359–$182,510 per year.
- Role
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Aiken, SC
- Work mode
- On-site
- Department
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
AI Summary
Principal-level Continuous Improvement leader driving lean manufacturing and business transformation at BAE Systems' Aiken, SC facility. Leads end-to-end lean/six sigma projects, optimizes processes using value stream mapping and Kaizen, manages change initiatives, and develops training programs. Requires deep expertise in lean methodologies, operations management, and plant transformations.
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Job description
from BAE Systems careersJob Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering.
The BAE Systems site in Aiken, SC is seeking a seasoned Continuous Improvement - Business Transformation Leader. In this role as a principal level Continuous Improvement Subject Matter Expert, you will help develop and sustain a lean culture using various Lean tools with focus on achieving world class safety and manufacturing performance. You will be an innovator with expertise in lean manufacturing, overall operations management, and plant transformations. You will perform all aspects of Continuous Improvement (CI) activities, driven by business needs and company strategies / objectives.
Business Transformation Initiatives
- Facilitate end-to-end lean and six sigma transformation projects, including planning, implementation, and evaluation phases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to identify improvement opportunities and develop comprehensive lean and six sigma strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Be accountable for project identification, prioritization, and achievement by applying the models, methods, and standards available, including Visual Management Systems, KPI Metric boards and Tools aligned with plant, department, and program objectives using a “Go and See” approach.
- Help develop and sustain a culture of continuous improvement using various CI tools with focus on achieving world class safety and manufacturing performance
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