Process Improvement & Compliance Leader IV

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you're driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you're ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

The Information Governance and Compliance Office is seeking a level IV Process Improvement & Compliance Leader. In this dynamic role you will plan and implement a major component of JPL's AS9100 program (e.g. Internal Assessment, Corrective Action, or Continuous Improvement), leading activities that touch many departments at JPL. We're looking for someone that is passionate about improving HOW people work.

Responsibilities include:
- Planning and conducting multi-functional assessments for technical and non-technical processes, identifying nonconformances and opportunities for improvement, and advising process owners.
- Facilitating/leading continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques and partnering with subject matter experts, engineers, and functional managers.
- Partnering with process owners, engineers, and managers to complete root cause analyses and developing plans for the closure of corrective actions.
- Collaborating with process owners to design, develop, and implement improved business processes and support systems.
- Leading the internal certification program to develop in-house expertise for Lean Six Sigma.
- Evaluating and reporting on status to executive management and governing councils.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with minimum 9 years of related audit/continual improvement experience; or Master's degree with minimum 7 years; or PhD with minimum 5 years.
- AS9100 Certified Lead Auditor
- LEAN Six Sigma training/certification (ASQ preferred)
- Experience developing business case rationale and justification for operational improvement projects.
- Experience developing strategies to identify and address systemic process issues across organizational and functional boundaries.
- Proficiency with project management principles (scope, schedule, communications, risk and quality).
- Experience building relationships with multiple levels of personnel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Statistical analysis experience and skills in the context of process evaluation and improvement.
- Experience using Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred Skills:
- Experience in Aerospace Design, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Integration and Test, Verification and Validation, and Continual Improvement.
- Change Management Certification (e.g., ProSci or similar)
- Experience using Jira

Salary Range: $134,368 - $171,496 annually (Pasadena, CA)

JPL offers a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more benefits.

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal, state or local law.