Published 05.19.2026

- Company : Safran Aircraft Engines Services Job field : Continuous improvement Location : Hyderabad, India Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 8 years Professional status : Skilled, Engineer & Manager
- 2026-179130

Published 05.19.2026

- Lead end to end deployment of Lean methodologies across shop floor operations
- Drive TAT reduction initiatives across production and support functions through process optimization and bottleneck elimination
- Implement Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, 5S, SMED, TPM, and Root Cause Analysis
- Conduct detailed time studies, capacity analysis, and line balancing to improve flow and reduce cycle time
- Identify and eliminate waste (Muda) to improve throughput and reduce lead time
- Facilitate Kaizen events and ensure sustainment of improvements with measurable impact
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Training and Supply Chain teams for cross-functional improvements
- Define, track, and improve KPIs such as TAT, OEE, Productivity, WIP, and Yield
- Lead problem-solving using structured methodologies (RCA, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone)
- Design and drive visual management systems and standard work practices across shopfloor
- Mentor and train teams on Lean and Six Sigma principles
- Support digital CI initiatives (Power BI dashboards, data analytics for decision-making)
- Conduct regular Gemba walks and CI governance reviews with leadership





Job Requirements :

- Strong hands-on experience in Lean deployment.
- Proven track record of TAT reduction and throughput improvement
- Deep understanding of VSM, Kaizen, 5S, TPM tools and other Lean philosophies.
- Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, 8D, RCA)
- Data-driven mindset with strong Excel skills; Power BI preferred
- Ability to influence/negotiate with cross-functional stakeholders

Company Information :

- Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.- Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.- Safran Aircraft Engines designs, produces and sells, alone or in partnership, commercial and military aircraft engines offering world-class performance, reliability and environmental compliance. Through CFM International*, Safran Aircraft Engines is the world's leading supplier of engines for single-aisle mainline commercial jets.- CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace

📌 Continuous Improvement Specialist M-f (Hyderabad)
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