Industrial Engineer: Lean Production & Aerospace Ops

Saab, Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Saab, Inc. in West Lafayette, IN seeks an Industrial Engineer to advance manufacturing technology and evaluate work measurement, workflow analysis, and plant layouts for efficient and safe facility use.

You will bridge Manufacturing Engineering and production teams, develop Lean-based production systems and assembly lines, and drive continuous improvement as production scales, while upholding Saab, Inc.'s values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Driven, innovative and takes initiative without being asked.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate across functional areas within an operation.
• Able to work extended or flexible schedule to support the business.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of production systems and working methods and influence the work instructions to achieve low production costs without compromising function and quality.
• Contribute to the development of new technical solutions, and to the development of efficient production systems and assembly lines based on Lean principles.
• Drive improved process planning for current and new products.
• Standardize assembly practices and cycle times.
• Model short term and long-term production strategy for rate changes and headcount.
• Develop production flows and lay-outs.
• Drive continuous improvement for efficient production.
• Champion the Company values, consistently demonstrating - Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.
• Other project tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Initiative

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Saab, Inc. in West Lafayette, IN seeks an Industrial Engineer to advance manufacturing technology and evaluate work measurement, workflow analysis, and plant layouts for efficient and safe facility use.

You will bridge Manufacturing Engineering and production teams, develop Lean-based production systems and assembly lines, and drive continuous improvement as production scales, while upholding Saab, Inc.'s values.