Industrial Engineer

April Quest; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

April Quest Ltd in Seattle, WA is recruiting an experienced Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing operations in an established aerospace environment.

You will analyze processes, conduct time studies, optimise layouts and drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing Engineering, Production and Quality. Relocation is welcome for qualified candidates across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience in industrial engineering in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.
• Experience conducting time studies, capacity analysis, workflow optimization and process improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methods.
• Ability to translate data into measurable operational improvements.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing improvements from concept to implementation.
• Aerospace/defense or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Exposure to composite materials or composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience with production layout design, manufacturing simulation or capacity modeling.
• Familiarity with high-mix, technically complex manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting new product introduction and manufacturing scale-up.

Responsibilities

• Analyse existing manufacturing processes to identify efficiency, productivity, quality and cost improvements.
• Conduct time studies, cycle-time analysis and capacity assessments.
• Develop and optimise layouts, workflows and material movement.
• Establish and maintain labour standards, metrics and data.
• Support capacity planning, resource allocation and production optimisation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain.
• Support new product introductions and production ramp-ups.
• Identify bottlenecks and develop data-driven solutions.
• Assist with evaluation and implementation of new equipment and automation.

Skills

Time studies

Capacity analysis

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional teamwork

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Industry: Aerospace / Advanced Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We're working with an established aerospace manufacturer based in Seattle, Washington, that is looking to recruit an experienced Industrial Engineer to support its manufacturing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business specializing in advanced composite materials and aerospace structures, working on technically challenging products for the aerospace industry.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving manufacturing efficiency, optimising production processes, increasing capacity and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in aerospace, composites or other complex manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, quality and cost.
• Conduct time studies, cycle-time analysis and capacity assessments to identify production constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and optimise manufacturing layouts, production workflows and material movement.
• Establish and maintain labour standards, production metrics and manufacturing performance data.
• Support manufacturing capacity planning, resource allocation and production optimisation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams to implement process improvements.
• Support new product introductions, production ramp-ups and the implementation of new manufacturing processes.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and develop practical, data-driven solutions.
• Assist with the evaluation and implementation of new equipment, automation and manufacturing technologies.

What We're Looking For

Essential / Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in an Industrial Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Experience conducting time studies, capacity analysis, workflow optimisation and process improvement projects.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to analyse manufacturing data and translate findings into measurable operational improvements.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing process improvements from concept through implementation.
• Aerospace, defence or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Exposure to composite materials or composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience with production layout design, manufacturing simulation or capacity modelling.
• Familiarity with high-mix, technically complex manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting new product introduction and manufacturing scale-up.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary: $110,000 – $160,000 per year.
• Advanced manufacturing environment: Work within an established aerospace business specialising in composite structures.
• Meaningful technical challenges: Take ownership of projects that directly improve manufacturing performance.
• Cross-functional exposure: Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality and operations teams.
• Career development: Opportunity to develop your expertise within a specialist aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Relocation candidates welcome: Applications from experienced engineers across the United States who would consider relocating to the Seattle area are encouraged.