Industrial Engineer II

York Space Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

York Space Systems in Greenwood Village, CO is seeking an Industrial Engineer II to scale production processes, optimize assembly/test/integration of space vehicles, and drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity on a fully on-site team.

You will design layouts, lead value stream mapping, support Kaizen events, and collaborate with planning, quality, and manufacturing teams to reduce waste and cycle times while maintaining production capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
• 5+ years in a complex, controlled manufacturing environment (aerospace/auto/pharma).
• Exposure to automation and/or visual error-proofing processes.
• Experience with Lean principles; Lean certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with electronics manufacturing processes, BOM management, change control, and ERP is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint, Power BI, Visio, and modeling software.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance and work onsite in Greenwood Village, CO.

Responsibilities

• Support development and updates to production capacity plans and workflows.
• Design facility and work cell layouts to improve build quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Lead regular reviews of production sequences and provide engineering recommendations.
• Collaborate with continuous improvement, production planning, quality, and manufacturing teams to streamline workflow.
• Contribute to value stream mapping and Kaizen activities to reduce waste and cycle time.
• Assist with digital and automation improvements on the shop floor.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Power BI

Visio

Modeling software

Job description

York is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Industrial Engineer II to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will support scaling of production processes, contribute to process improvements in the assembly, test, and integration of space vehicles, and collaborate closely with senior engineers. This highly collaborative role supports production operations in planning and creating production capacity for growth. You will help drive production efficiency and support the introduction of technologies that enhance productivity, safety, and quality. If you have a passion for precision, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, this role is for you.

This role will be fully on-site in our Greenwood Village office.

Responsibilities

• Support development and updates to production capacity plans, including layouts, manpower assessments, and workflow planning.
• Facilitate in designing facility and work cell layouts to improve build quality, safety, and production efficiency.
• Lead in regular reviews of production sequences and provide recommendations for Production Engineering.
• Work cross‑functionally with continuous improvement, production planning, quality, and
• production teams to streamline workflow.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of value stream maps.
• Support Kaizen activities aimed at reducing waste, improving safety, reducing build time, and enhancing productivity.
• Collaborate with production planning and Materials teams to improve point‑of‑use
• availability and kitting.
• Assist with implementing visual management tools on the shop floor.
• Support implementation of digital and automation technologies that improve productivity, safety, and error proofing.
• Provide assistance on project plans for digital and automation improvements.
• Support new product introduction in collaboration with production and engineering teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent
• experience/combined education.
• 5+ years of experience in a complex, controlled manufacturing environment such as aerospace, automotive, or pharmaceuticals.
• Exposure to automation and/or visual error‑proofing processes.
• Experience with Lean principles and improving manufacturing processes (Lean certification preferred but not required).
• Experience with electronics manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Experience with BOM management, change control, and ERP systems is a plus.
• Proficiency with common software tools (MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Power BI, Visio, modeling software).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Ability to work full‑time onsite in a production environment in Greenwood Village, CO