Industrial Engineer

Position Overview:

Develops, implements, and evaluates processes to optimize operational efficiency. Uses mathematical, process and simulation models to optimize use and integration of facilities, equipment, materials, processes, and personnel. The Industrial Engineer will work side-by-side with Production/Operations Management, Quality Engineering, Program Management, Contracts and Supply Chain organizations in support of their assigned responsibilities. Assist with production technology efforts including:

• Identify new technologies and new core processes for manufacturing at Aurora.
• Perform Engineering duties on development programs.
• Perform design and manufacturing engineering duties including:
  • Layout and/or design of tooling required in support of programs.
  • Develop processes and product flows for part manufacture which meet program budget requirements.
  • Creation of process documentation including, but not limited to, specification creation/revision, work instructions and training processes.
  • Assist with creation of control programming required to support product builds.
• Working with production control and assisting with production efforts on the production floor.
• Assist with Program, Manufacturing and Quality Plan creation.
• Assist with development and tracking of program schedules with stakeholders.
• Customer coordination including, but not limited to, new program kick-off, recurring status, and technical interchange meetings.
• Manufacturing capacity analysis.
• Factory Layouts and flow optimization including recommendations for factory expansions.
• Positional tooling and machine requirements.
• Automation and robotic manufacturing applications.
• Work measurement/time standards development.
• Production performance metrics and analysis.
• Special studies and projects.
• Staffing models.
• Production & rate production readiness assessments.
• Recovery planning.
• Facilities and workplace design.
• Workflow analysis and simulation.

• Productivity planning with accompanying future strategies for improvement.
• Production readiness assessment.
• CRP (capacity Resource Planning), staffing needs.
• Develop and maintain engineered time standards.
• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing assembly processes, labor requirements, and production standards.
• Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
• Develop & maintain plant standards.
• Create/maintain value stream maps.
• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and work centers to optimize material flow, labor efficiency, safety, quality, productivity, and ergonomics.
• Recovery planning.
• Establish manpower requirements, line and sub-assembly balancing data, and expectancy time performances, (headcount) planning, and budgeting concepts.
• Plan, schedule and prioritize work to meet established deadlines.
• Determine/improve processes to meet production levels.
• Utilize Lean/Six Sigma principles and methodologies in making process improvements.
• Determining facilities layout requirements.
• Schedule/Sequence job plans (with ME approval) to support effective workflow.

• BS degree in Industrial Engineering or Industrial Engineering Technology from an accredited university (also will consider a Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering degree with Industrial Engineering experience) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to use software tools to support Industrial Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Must be a US Person.

• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP planning systems and bill of material interrogation for process planning.
• Teamwork - Provides and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, maintains confidentiality;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification;
  Responds to questions;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings.
• Judgment - Planning/Organizing - Sets goals and objectives;
  Develops realistic prioritized action plans.
• Professionalism - maintains composure and Professionalism under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Dependability - Keeps commitments, completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Must be able to work in a factory environment and follow Boeing regulations for lifting.
• Must work onsite in Columbus, MS.