Lean CI Specialist / Lean CI Specialistess

About Us

We are a world-leading Engine MRO service provider, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with over 90 years of operational experience. Our unwavering dedication to innovation, excellence, and environmental responsibility propels us forward on our journey to becoming the most customer-centric and sustainable engine-focused MRO worldwide.

Working with an extensive network of partners and business development offices in Europe, the USA, Asia, and the Middle East, we offer comprehensive, fully customized solutions for the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul of aircraft engines, airframes, and components sales business, including impeccable technical support to over 500 customers globally. Our mission: We safely power your flight.

Position Overview

As a Lean CI Specialist - Engine Services, you will actively support lean cultural change within dedicated business area(s). The role involves facilitating and participating in the implementation of lean and continuous improvement initiatives that align with the area’s objectives in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people.

Your Tasks

• Continuously identify and reduce non-value-added activities, as well as safety, environmental, and health hazards from the business area by participating in area-specific go look learn/waste walks.
• Identify, facilitate, or participate in area-specific improvement activities, projects, or workshops, such as:
  • 5S activities (workshops, audits, daily activities)
  • Standardization activities (process documentation, standard work definition)
  • Problem-solving (root cause analysis investigations)
  • Value stream mapping (workshops, action implementation)
• Share and implement best practices across business areas:
  • Gather standards, improvement results, and best practices to share with the CI Manager and other CI Specialists.
• Conduct theoretical and practical rollouts, training, coaching, and communication of standard lean CI tools and methodologies within your area:
  • Weekly communication of CI-related updates.
  • Providing explanations and guidance on practical lean tool/methodology usage.

Your Profile

• Degree in quality, process, or industrial engineering (Bachelor's in Engineering/Business/Economics is a plus).
• Lean CI qualification: Green Belt (or equivalent) required; Black Belt desired.
• Project management: Proven track record/experience (certification is a plus).
• Experience: 2+ years in Lean CI, 2+ years in process management, and 1+ year in project management as project lead.
• Background: 1+ year in a production/manufacturing environment (MRO experience is a plus).
• Languages: English B2 (C1 desired) and German C1 (Mandatory).
• Strong facilitation/training mindset is an advantage (e.g., running workshops and coaching teams).

What We Offer

We provide an attractive position in a global and dynamic company. With competitive employment conditions, you will have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. Our benefits system is designed with our people’s best interests in mind, aiding in everyday life and situations. Explore our benefits on our website by visiting: www.srtechnics.com/careers/employee-benefits.

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Us

For any inquiries, please reach out to us at: globalrecruitment@srtechnics.com.

Please note that due to Swiss immigration regulations, we currently only consider applicants holding an EU passport, Swiss passport, or a Swiss working permit.