Industrial Engineer in Wichita

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Job Description

Role Overview

The Industrial Engineer will analyze, design, and optimize production workflows, equipment layouts, labor utilization, and product flow in an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role involves hands-on process improvement, time studies, capacity analysis, and continuous optimization of shop-floor operations.

Key Responsibilities

✔ Analyze and design sequence of operations and workflow to improve production efficiency

✔ Optimize equipment layouts, workstations, and plant flow for maximum productivity

✔ Establish methods to maximize utilization of production facilities, tools, and personnel

✔ Support accident-prevention measures and safety improvement initiatives

✔ Conduct studies related to cost control, cost reduction, inventory management, and production records

✔ Develop and implement optimized product flow based on data analysis

✔ Assist facilities engineering in planning and designing new/modified facilities

✔ Develop and provide time standards, standard work, and work instructions for shop-floor operations

✔ Perform capacity analysis, tool/equipment utilization studies, and line balancing

✔ Conduct trend analysis of production KPIs to identify improvement opportunities

✔ Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, etc.)

✔ Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to drive efficiency

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

BE/BTech/MTech/MS in Aerospace / Industrial / Mechanical Engineering

4–5 years of hands-on experience in Industrial Engineering

Strong aerospace domain understanding

Practical experience with

• Time studies
• Line balancing
• Capacity planning
• Production layout optimization
• Shop-floor process improvement

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

Strong analytical and documentation skills

Nice-to-Have

✨ Experience in composite or metallic aerospace manufacturing

✨ Exposure to SAP, MES, or production monitoring systems

✨ Familiarity with FAA/EASA-regulated work environments

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