Industrial Engineer II

Woven; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking an Industrial Engineer II to develop and improve manufacturing systems, production processes, and workflows for space-related products. You will evaluate production performance, implement process improvements, and support optimization to meet engineering, manufacturing, quality, cost, and schedule targets.

In this role you will work across manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement and better manufacturing

Qualifications

• BS in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering with 2–5 years in manufacturing or a related field; or MS with 0–3 years.
• Working knowledge of industrial engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and workflow analysis.
• Proficiency in process improvement, time studies, labor analysis, facility layout, and lean methods.
• Understanding of MES/ERP systems and data analysis.
• Experience with data analysis and production performance evaluation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Industrial engineering, CAD, simulation, and process analysis tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, Arena, Minitab.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Windchill) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing processes, production workflows, facility layouts, and standardized work instructions supporting manufacturing operations.
• Perform engineering analyses, time studies, workflow evaluations, capacity assessments, and labor analyses to improve operational performance.
• Evaluate engineering drawings, production documentation, process flows, and manufacturing data while supporting process improvement activities.
• Perform production planning, labor analysis, capacity planning, manufacturing readiness, and operational improvement activities.
• Analyze production performance, manufacturing data, labor utilization, operational metrics, and process capability while resolving routine operational issues.
• Support root cause investigations, engineering changes, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, production control, and operations teams supporting manufacturing activities.
• Develop process documentation, workflow diagrams, engineering reports, operational metrics, and data summaries supporting business decisions.
• Participate in production reviews, manufacturing meetings, engineering investigations, and operational planning activities.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation, process records, engineering data, and configuration-controlled technical information.
• Apply engineering standards, industrial engineering methodologies, customer requirements, and organizational procedures throughout manufacturing operations.
• Support improvements that enhance productivity, manufacturability, quality, workflow efficiency, and operational performance.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Lean manufacturing

Time studies

Workflow analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Arena Simulation

Minitab

ERP systems (MES)

Jira

Windchill

Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Industrial Engineer II to our team. In this role you will develop and improve manufacturing systems, production processes, and operational workflows for products and platforms. This role contributes to manufacturing operations by evaluating production performance, implementing process improvements, and supporting production optimization to ensure products satisfy engineering, manufacturing, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

Working cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, and operations teams, this role supports industrial engineering activities throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support manufacturing processes, production workflows, facility layouts, and standardized work instructions supporting manufacturing operations.
• Perform engineering analyses, time studies, workflow evaluations, capacity assessments, and labor analyses to improve operational performance.
• Evaluate engineering drawings, production documentation, process flows, and manufacturing data while supporting process improvement activities.
• Perform production planning, labor analysis, capacity planning, manufacturing readiness, and operational improvement activities.
• Analyze production performance, manufacturing data, labor utilization, operational metrics, and process capability while resolving routine operational issues.
• Support root cause investigations, engineering changes, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, production control, and operations teams supporting manufacturing activities.
• Develop process documentation, workflow diagrams, engineering reports, operational metrics, and data summaries supporting business decisions.
• Participate in production reviews, manufacturing meetings, engineering investigations, and operational planning activities.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation, process records, engineering data, and configuration-controlled technical information.
• Apply engineering standards, industrial engineering methodologies, customer requirements, and organizational procedures throughout manufacturing operations.
• Support improvements that enhance productivity, manufacturability, quality, workflow efficiency, and operational performance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, operations management, manufacturing technology, or a related field with 2–5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 0–3 years of related experience in manufacturing, production operations, industrial engineering, machining, assembly, process improvement, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of industrial engineering principles, manufacturing processes, production systems, and workflow analysis.
• Proficiency with process improvement, time studies, labor analysis, facility layout, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, quality systems, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with engineering data analysis and production performance evaluation.
• Applies analytical thinking and sound judgment to resolve routine operational challenges and recommend process improvements
• Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Industrial engineering, CAD, simulation, and process analysis tools, e.g. AutoCAD, Visio, Arena Simulation, Minitab, or equivalent applications.
• Manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP systems, engineering documentation, and collaboration tools, e.g. Epicor, SAP,Windchill, Jira, or equivalent applications.

$96,000 - $115,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.