Industrial Engineer (Wichita)

Role Overview

The Industrial Engineer will analyze, design, and optimize production workflows, equipment layouts, labor utilization, and product flow in an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role involves hands-on process improvement, time studies, capacity analysis, and continuous optimization of shop-floor operations.

Key Responsibilities

✔ Analyze and design sequence of operations and workflow to improve production efficiency

✔ Optimize equipment layouts , workstations , and plant flow for maximum productivity

✔ Establish methods to maximize utilization of production facilities , tools , and personnel

✔ Support accident-prevention measures and safety improvement initiatives

✔ Conduct studies related to cost control , cost reduction , inventory management , and production records

✔ Develop and implement optimized product flow based on data analysis

✔ Assist facilities engineering in planning and designing new/modified facilities

✔ Develop and provide time standards , standard work , and work instructions for shop-floor operations

✔ Perform capacity analysis , tool/equipment utilization studies , and line balancing

✔ Conduct trend analysis of production KPIs to identify improvement opportunities

✔ Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, etc.)

✔ Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to drive efficiency

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

BE/BTech/MTech/MS in Aerospace / Industrial / Mechanical Engineering

1–4 years of hands-on experience in Industrial Engineering

Strong aerospace domain understanding

Practical experience with:

• Time studies

• Line balancing

• Capacity planning

• Production layout optimization

• Shop-floor process improvement

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

Strong analytical and documentation skills

Nice-to-Have

✨ Experience in composite or metallic aerospace manufacturing

✨ Exposure to SAP, MES, or production monitoring systems

✨ Familiarity with FAA/EASA-regulated work environments