Industrial Engineer

Unifi; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unifi is seeking a hands-on Industrial Engineer to join our Airport Operations team. You will analyze workflows, KPIs, and data to drive efficiency, ROI, and customer satisfaction, collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading improvements across locations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, 3+ years in the field, strong Excel and BI skills, and is comfortable working on-site with front-line teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial engineering, operations analysis, or process improvement.
• A aviation industry background is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze large datasets.
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI/Tableau; process modeling software; SQL or Python a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally.
• Hands-on in airport environments and able to work with front-line teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing operational workflows, resource allocation, and KPIs within airport operations.
• Collaborate with Operations and Unifi teams to develop and validate performance improvement initiatives.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to optimize throughput and reduce costs.
• Develop models, tools, and dashboards to track performance and progress of implemented solutions.
• Support and lead implementation of process improvements, including on-site coordination, pilots, and feedback loops.
• Create and present business cases for proposed changes based on data and ROI projections.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on performance improvements and milestones.
• Act as a change agent for continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Ownership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI/Tableau

Process modeling software

SQL

Python

Job description

Unifi is the nation’s largest aviation services provider, with over 45K team members and a global footprint spanning over 240 airports in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. We deliver reliable, high-quality aviation services that support global travel and the world’s leading airlines. At Unifi, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team where passion, integrity, and empathy are at the core of what we do.

Unifi Aviation is seeking a hands‑on, results‑driven Industrial Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with our Airport Operations team to analyze and improve operational processes with a focus on efficiency, performance, ROI, and customer satisfaction. You will play a key role in identifying areas of opportunity, recommending data‑driven solutions, and helping implement these improvements across our locations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing operational workflows, resource allocation, and key performance indicators (KPIs) within airport operations.
• Collaborate with Operations and various Unifi teams to develop and validate performance improvement initiatives.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to optimize throughput, reduce costs, and enhance service quality.
• Develop models, tools, and dashboards to track performance, productivity, and progress of implemented solutions.
• Support and lead implementation of process improvements, including on-site coordination, pilot programs, and feedback loops.
• Create and present compelling business cases for proposed changes based on data and projected ROI.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on performance improvements and project milestones.
• Serve as a change agent and advocate for continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial engineering, operations analysis, or process improvement (experience in aviation industry is a plus).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze large datasets.
• Proficient in tools such as Excel, Power BI/Tableau, and process modeling software; experience with SQL or Python is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to successful completion.
• Willingness to be hands‑on in airport environments and collaborate directly with front‑line teams.