Industrial Engineer: Lean & Process Improvement

Kaman Aerospace Corporation; Westfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with employer matching

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Precision Fuzing and Sensors in Middletown, CT is seeking an entry-level Industrial Engineer to support the Operations Department by analyzing workflows, collecting data, and implementing Lean-based improvements. This role emphasizes collaboration across production, quality, and supply chain teams to drive efficiency and standardization.

You will assist in time studies, work measurement, and developing standard work, while helping with capacity planning, line balancing, and layout optimization.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in a related field, or a two year college degree with additional work experience that equates to a complete four-year degree.
• 0-2 years of experience including internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, operations, or process improvement. Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Communicate and drive the CI strategy to the Industrial Engineering Manager and Director of Operations.
• Collect, organize, and interpret data related to production, labor, and performance metrics; support time studies and standard work development.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and visual management tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and supply chain.
• Assist in capacity planning, line balancing, and layout optimization.
• Prepare reports and presentations for findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate lean events across Precision Products locations.
• Support Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing projects for improvement.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across facilities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data collection

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Associate's degree with related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Precision Fuzing and Sensors in Middletown, CT is seeking an entry-level Industrial Engineer to support the Operations Department by analyzing workflows, collecting data, and implementing Lean-based improvements. This role emphasizes collaboration across production, quality, and supply chain teams to drive efficiency and standardization.

You will assist in time studies, work measurement, and developing standard work, while helping with capacity planning, line balancing, and layout optimization.