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Manager, Industrial Engineering & Lean Transformation
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The Manager of Industrial Engineering & Lean Transformation is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing systems and workflows, while leading Lean transformation initiatives. They drive value stream efficiency, capacity planning, and strategic use of resources, ensuring alignment with business goals related to output, cost, quality, and lead time. Worker Type
Regular
Summary
Job Description
The Manager of Industrial Engineering & Lean Transformation is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing systems and workflows, while leading Lean transformation initiatives. They drive value stream efficiency, capacity planning, and strategic use of resources, ensuring alignment with business goals related to output, cost, quality, and lead time.
Position Responsibilities
Develop and maintain time standards, labor models, and production layouts. Lead capacity planning, line balancing, and throughput optimization. Design and improve facility layouts, workstation ergonomics, and material flow. Conduct value stream mapping to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Lead Lean transformation initiatives using tools like 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, Standard Work, and Visual Management. Deploy Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reduce variation, waste, and non-value-added activities. Facilitate cross-functional Kaizen events and improvement workshops across departments. Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities. Establish and track KPIs for productivity, efficiency, takt time, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). Develop cost-benefit analyses for capital projects and process changes. Support factory modernization and digital manufacturing initiatives (e.g., MES, automation, real-time analytics). Partner with Product Development and NPI teams to drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and scalability into new product designs. Train and mentor supervisors, engineers, and frontline teams in Lean principles. Act as a change agent, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Build Lean maturity roadmaps and assess organizational readiness for transformation. Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to align Lean initiatives with business objectives. Interface with executive leadership to report Lean transformation progress, ROI, and impact. Represent the Supplier Quality organization in high-level cross-functional meetings and executive updates. Ensure compliance with applicable standards including AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and customer-specific quality requirements. Foster a continuous improvement culture within the supplier base and internal SQE team. Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Minimum of 8 years of related experience in high-mix, low-volume, or complex production environments. Minimum of 3 years of successfully leading manufacturing teams within a product development environment. Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) strongly preferred. Proficiency in process simulation tools, time studies, and data analytics. Strong leadership, project management, and facilitation skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-mix, low-volume production environment. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 50%). Strong organizational and time management skills Proven adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments Strategic thinker who anticipates change and fosters team alignment Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a focus on shared success Ownership-driven, continuously learning, and improvement-focused
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
The Salary Range For This Role Is
$136,807 - $194,040
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement
T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR
120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Manager, Industrial Engineering & Lean Transformation
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AV 14 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Manager, Industrial Engineering & Lean Transformation
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AV Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description
The Manager of Industrial Engineering & Lean Transformation is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing systems and workflows, while leading Lean transformation initiatives. They drive value stream efficiency, capacity planning, and strategic use of resources, ensuring alignment with business goals related to output, cost, quality, and lead time. Worker Type
Regular
Summary
Job Description
The Manager of Industrial Engineering & Lean Transformation is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing systems and workflows, while leading Lean transformation initiatives. They drive value stream efficiency, capacity planning, and strategic use of resources, ensuring alignment with business goals related to output, cost, quality, and lead time.
Position Responsibilities
Develop and maintain time standards, labor models, and production layouts. Lead capacity planning, line balancing, and throughput optimization. Design and improve facility layouts, workstation ergonomics, and material flow. Conduct value stream mapping to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Lead Lean transformation initiatives using tools like 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, Standard Work, and Visual Management. Deploy Lean Six Sigma methodologies to reduce variation, waste, and non-value-added activities. Facilitate cross-functional Kaizen events and improvement workshops across departments. Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities. Establish and track KPIs for productivity, efficiency, takt time, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). Develop cost-benefit analyses for capital projects and process changes. Support factory modernization and digital manufacturing initiatives (e.g., MES, automation, real-time analytics). Partner with Product Development and NPI teams to drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and scalability into new product designs. Train and mentor supervisors, engineers, and frontline teams in Lean principles. Act as a change agent, promoting a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Build Lean maturity roadmaps and assess organizational readiness for transformation. Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to align Lean initiatives with business objectives. Interface with executive leadership to report Lean transformation progress, ROI, and impact. Represent the Supplier Quality organization in high-level cross-functional meetings and executive updates. Ensure compliance with applicable standards including AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and customer-specific quality requirements. Foster a continuous improvement culture within the supplier base and internal SQE team. Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Minimum of 8 years of related experience in high-mix, low-volume, or complex production environments. Minimum of 3 years of successfully leading manufacturing teams within a product development environment. Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) strongly preferred. Proficiency in process simulation tools, time studies, and data analytics. Strong leadership, project management, and facilitation skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-mix, low-volume production environment. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 50%). Strong organizational and time management skills Proven adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments Strategic thinker who anticipates change and fosters team alignment Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a focus on shared success Ownership-driven, continuously learning, and improvement-focused
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant) Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
The Salary Range For This Role Is
$136,807 - $194,040
AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
ITAR Requirement
T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR
120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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