Leidos
Industrial Engineer – Defense Manufacturing
Location: Huntsville, AL (North Alabama area). Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess a Final Secret Clearance or be eligible for Secret Clearance.
Company Overview: At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform “Top Level/Rough Cut” Capacity Planning and support Make vs. Buy process with capacity analysis.
Develop process flows/roadmaps using simulation tools with inputs from the Manufacturing Team (Production, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality, Production Control).
Design work center layouts to ensure safety and on-time delivery.
Improve efficiency of processes by analyzing the Eng Standards vs Actual Run Times. Identify, prioritize, and implement solutions for process improvement opportunities including application of lean manufacturing principles, process mapping, and root cause analysis.
Develop and maintain facility layouts in AutoCAD.
Design production constraint visual controls and metrics that reduce the span time impacts to production.
Help develop the standard processes and operating procedures for the Industrial Engineering Team to be utilized at all Defense Manufacturing Sector sites.
Develop metrics to measure plant and equipment capability output and identify equipment and process flow bottlenecks.
Conduct machine capacity analyses to improve machining efficiency (Tooling & Equipment Utilizations).
Using standard industrial engineering tools, provide data to support and participate in Lean Improvement Events, Kaizan Blitz, Kaizan workshops, etc.
Work with quality engineering and production team to initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
Analyze existing systems and processes and identify value-added and non-value-added activities to solve manufacturing challenges, which include supporting manufacturing growth while consolidating core competencies into common manufacturing facilities.
Assist the site manufacturing teams with the development, justification, and execution of long-range plans to meet corporate objectives. This will include production launch activities, plant layouts, and engineering change control activities.
Assist in evaluation of capacity planning for fabrication, machining, weld, paint, and assembly equipment and processes to ensure ability to meet takt time and customer requirements.
Identify, prioritize, and implement solutions for process improvement opportunities including application of lean manufacturing principles, process mapping, root cause analysis, time studies, and problem-solving techniques.
Fostering an environment of continuous improvement best practices throughout all the manufacturing sites.
Basic Qualifications
BS in Industrial Engineering or Industrial and Systems Engineering with at least 2 years of experience, OR Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
Must be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multidiscipline teams.
Technical experience in the creation of manufacturing strategies including make/buy decisions, equipment requirements, process definition, work area layout, tooling requirements, takt time evaluation, and capacity planning.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software and AutoCAD.
Candidate must be willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in capacity planning.
Demonstrated expertise in Lean Six Sigma principles, manufacturing metrics, and continuous improvement.
Experience in manufacturing engineering functional support teams for Defense, Aerospace, Space or Commercial projects with an understanding of manufacturing engineering and quality requirements for such projects.
Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint accounting software is a plus.
Familiarity with Solumina MES software is a plus.
Familiarity with Windchill PLM software is a plus.
Strong personnel, planning, and project management skills.
Compensation Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
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Company Overview: At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform “Top Level/Rough Cut” Capacity Planning and support Make vs. Buy process with capacity analysis.
Develop process flows/roadmaps using simulation tools with inputs from the Manufacturing Team (Production, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality, Production Control).
Design work center layouts to ensure safety and on-time delivery.
Improve efficiency of processes by analyzing the Eng Standards vs Actual Run Times. Identify, prioritize, and implement solutions for process improvement opportunities including application of lean manufacturing principles, process mapping, and root cause analysis.
Develop and maintain facility layouts in AutoCAD.
Design production constraint visual controls and metrics that reduce the span time impacts to production.
Help develop the standard processes and operating procedures for the Industrial Engineering Team to be utilized at all Defense Manufacturing Sector sites.
Develop metrics to measure plant and equipment capability output and identify equipment and process flow bottlenecks.
Conduct machine capacity analyses to improve machining efficiency (Tooling & Equipment Utilizations).
Using standard industrial engineering tools, provide data to support and participate in Lean Improvement Events, Kaizan Blitz, Kaizan workshops, etc.
Work with quality engineering and production team to initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
Analyze existing systems and processes and identify value-added and non-value-added activities to solve manufacturing challenges, which include supporting manufacturing growth while consolidating core competencies into common manufacturing facilities.
Assist the site manufacturing teams with the development, justification, and execution of long-range plans to meet corporate objectives. This will include production launch activities, plant layouts, and engineering change control activities.
Assist in evaluation of capacity planning for fabrication, machining, weld, paint, and assembly equipment and processes to ensure ability to meet takt time and customer requirements.
Identify, prioritize, and implement solutions for process improvement opportunities including application of lean manufacturing principles, process mapping, root cause analysis, time studies, and problem-solving techniques.
Fostering an environment of continuous improvement best practices throughout all the manufacturing sites.
Basic Qualifications
BS in Industrial Engineering or Industrial and Systems Engineering with at least 2 years of experience, OR Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
Must be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multidiscipline teams.
Technical experience in the creation of manufacturing strategies including make/buy decisions, equipment requirements, process definition, work area layout, tooling requirements, takt time evaluation, and capacity planning.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software and AutoCAD.
Candidate must be willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in capacity planning.
Demonstrated expertise in Lean Six Sigma principles, manufacturing metrics, and continuous improvement.
Experience in manufacturing engineering functional support teams for Defense, Aerospace, Space or Commercial projects with an understanding of manufacturing engineering and quality requirements for such projects.
Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint accounting software is a plus.
Familiarity with Solumina MES software is a plus.
Familiarity with Windchill PLM software is a plus.
Strong personnel, planning, and project management skills.
Compensation Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
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