Industrial Engineer

Artiminds; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Artiminds in Wichita, KS is seeking an Industrial Engineer to analyze, design, and optimize production workflows, equipment layouts, labor utilization, and product flow in an aerospace manufacturing environment. You will conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and continuous shop-floor improvements, developing time standards, standard work, and work instructions for operators.

Collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations, you will drive efficiency, reduce costs, and support safety

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of hands‑on experience in Industrial Engineering.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

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

Skills

Line balancing

Capacity planning

Production layout optimization

Shop-floor process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Education

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

Job description

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

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• BE/BTech/MTech/MS in Aerospace / Industrial / Mechanical Engineering
• 1-4 years of hands‑on experience in Industrial Engineering
• Practical experience with:
  • 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
• Familiarity with FAA/EASA-regulated work environments