Aerospace Production Engineer — Lean Process Optimizer

Tharp Consulting; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting seeks an Industrial Engineer to define and implement production processes for aerospace hardware. You will perform time studies, capacity analysis, line balancing, and method improvements to optimize workflow, reduce cycle times, and enhance throughput across assembly lines.

You will schedule job plans, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply teams to ensure on-time delivery and defect-free products.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in aircraft/manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma; SAP or TeamCenter experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement production processes for aerospace hardware.
• Perform time studies, capacity analysis, and line balancing.
• Schedule job plans and drive continuous improvement across lines.

Skills

Production Process Definition

Time Studies

Capacity Analysis

Line Balancing

Work Sampling

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

Microsoft Office

SAP

TeamCenter

MOST

Process Improvement

Aircraft Manufacturing

Industrial Engineering

Education

B.S. in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

TeamCenter

MOST

Job description

Tharp Consulting seeks an Industrial Engineer to define and implement production processes for aerospace hardware. You will perform time studies, capacity analysis, line balancing, and method improvements to optimize workflow, reduce cycle times, and enhance throughput across assembly lines.

You will schedule job plans, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply teams to ensure on-time delivery and defect-free products.