Industrial Engineer

The Industrial Engineer will lead the development of manufacturing procedures and productivity projects, leveraging lean principles, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and variability reduction techniques to minimize risks associated with hazardous materials while enhancing throughput, capacity, and cost efficiency. This is a hands‑on role in a small team environment (8-12 members), requiring strong analytical skills, safety awareness, and the ability to maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) like throughput, utilization, and cycle times. Key Responsibilities: Process Optimization and Analysis Analyze manufacturing processes, identifying opportunities to reduce variability, waste, and cycle times using lean principles, SPC, and other relevant tools. Develop and maintain a machine/process capability matrix to assess equipment and process performance. Develop and maintain a machine/process capacity matrix to evaluate production capabilities and identify bottlenecks. Develop and maintain measurements of throughput, utilization of resources, line balancing, cycle times, and other industrial engineering KPIs to track efficiency and inform improvements. Collaborate with the team to conduct process-related risk assessments and support failure analysis, FMEA, RCCA, and PFMEA. Manufacturing Procedures Development Lead the creation of standardized manufacturing procedures, including work instructions, process flows, and operational guidelines. Review and update procedures based on personnel feedback and program goals. Provide process data to the Planner for production scheduling and to Quality Engineers for defect prevention. Master Data Management: develop, validate, and input master Bill of Materials (BOM) and master routers into the ERP system, ensuring alignment with product designs, cost structures, and production requirements. Productivity Projects Leadership Identify and drive productivity improvement projects using SPC, lean methodologies, and variability reduction to achieve measurable gains by enhancing throughput and efficiency. Capital Project Support Identify equipment needs to support process improvements, providing recommendations to the Engineering Lead and Program Manager for capital investments. Ensure capital projects integrate with manufacturing procedures and productivity goals, focusing on safety and compliance. Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. 1-2 years of experience in industrial engineering or manufacturing process optimization. Defense/aerospace manufacturing experience with pyrotechnics or hazardous materials. Proficiency in lean manufacturing, SPC, FMEA, and tools like Minitab or SigmaXL for data analysis and KPI tracking. Familiarity with productivity methodologies and matrix development (capability, capacity, KPIs). U.S. citizenship required for ITAR/DFAR compliance; ability to obtain security clearance; willingness to work in environments with hazardous materials with proper training. #J-18808-Ljbffr