Industrial Engineer

SMT Corp.; Connecticut; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SMT Corp. is seeking an Industrial Engineer to design, implement, and optimize systems for quality control and production processes to boost capacity and on-time delivery.

You will drive Lean/Six Sigma projects, develop capacity models, refine scheduling, and create real-time dashboards to provide visibility into production status and efficiency. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and have 3–5 years in high-mix/low-volume manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in high-mix/low-volume manufacturing, preferably in aerospace, defense, or medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing workflows using Lean/Six Sigma to reduce waste and cycle times.
• Develop and maintain capacity models to meet fluctuating demand.
• Refine scheduling logic with Production Control and Supply Chain to support 100% on-time delivery.
• Create real-time dashboards and KPIs to provide visibility into status, labor, and equipment.
• Ensure process changes comply with AS9120, AS6171, ISO 14001, ITAR, and related requirements.
• Optimize floor layouts to minimize travel time and strengthen Chain of Custody integrity.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process Optimization

Capacity Planning

Production Scheduling

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

About SMT, Corp.

SMT Corp. is recognized as the industry leader in counterfeit electronics detection and supply chain assurance, providing mission-critical components and verification services for high-reliability applications. We operate in a highly regulated environment (AS9120, DLA, CMMC) where precision, compliance, and efficiency are critical to our success. We are looking for a data-driven Industrial Engineer to help us scale our operations while maintaining the rigorous quality standards our customers expect.

About the role

• The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing systems for managing quality control and production processes. The primary focus of this role is to drive measurable improvements in capacity, productivity, and on-time delivery (OTD), while creating enhanced visibility into operational performance for leadership and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Process Optimization: Analyze manufacturing workflows and utilize Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce cycle times, and increase throughput.
• Capacity Planning: Develop and maintain capacity models to ensure the facility can meet fluctuating demand. Identify bottlenecks and propose capital equipment or staffing adjustments.
• OTD & Scheduling: Partner with Production Control and Supply Chain to refine scheduling logic, ensuring material flow supports a 100% On-Time Delivery goal.
• Operational Visibility: Design and implement real-time dashboards and KPIs to provide "line-of-sight" into production status, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization.
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure all process changes remain compliant with AS9120, AS6171, ISO 14001, ITAR, and other requirements.
• Facility Layout: Optimize floor layout to minimize travel time and improve Chain of Custody (CoC) integrity.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in a high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment (Aerospace, Defense, or Medical Device preferred).