Industrial Engineer

STS Technical Services is hiring an Industrial Engineer in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Job Description

The Industrial Engineer provides technical support to the Manufacturing Business Unit, focusing on areas such as manufacturing, design, development, supply chain, and research and development (R&D). This role involves identifying and leading process optimization efforts, supporting projects to reduce costs and enhance quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practice solutions.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization efforts to eliminate waste from assembly processes and address business requirements.
• Support Manufacturing Business Unit projects to reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Establish manufacturing methods and manage production schedules to maximize productivity.
• Utilize Industrial Engineering, Lean, and other tools to evaluate existing manufacturing practices and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analyses to address process or quality problems and participate in corrective action measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify potential projects, assess feasibility, and implement solutions.
• Establish and maintain standard labor times for manufacturing processes.
• Document processes using process and value stream mapping techniques.
• Lead and execute process improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Design facility layouts to optimize production efficiency.
  
  

Education, Work Experience, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Technology, or equivalent technical major.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma/Lean certification preferred.
• Experience with MRP, Teamcenter Manufacturing, CATIA, and AutoCAD systems desired.
• Knowledge of design/drafting practices, GD&T, and proficiency in reading/understanding mechanical drawings desired.
• Certification in MOST (Maynard Operational Sequence Technique) or ability to achieve certification via company-sponsored education.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and innovative skills.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work under minimal supervision and multitask.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Knowledge of various manufacturing principles and engineering practices.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise, heat, cold, dust, and aircraft equipment or fuel odors.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, sitting, squatting, walking, bending, reaching, or stretching for prolonged periods.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.).
• Normal auditory, visual, and speech abilities required.
• Capacity to lift, carry, or move items up to 10 lbs. without assistance and up to 50 lbs. with assistance technology.
• Ability to climb stairs to work areas.
  
  

This job description outlines essential functions and requirements of the role and is subject to change based on company needs.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that’s partnered with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries.

Our professional recruitment teams put talented individuals to work at client locations all over the world, and we have hundreds of exciting career opportunities for you to explore!

If you want to speak to a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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