Industrial Engineer – Lean Production & Assembly (3rd Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off + holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab is building the new T-7 trainer aircraft in West Lafayette, IN, and seeks an Industrial Engineer to advance manufacturing technology knowledge. This role links the Manufacturing Engineering and production teams to optimize work measurement, workflow, layouts, and capacity planning for efficient, safe plant utilization.

The position is 3rd shift, requiring flexibility to support business needs. You will drive production system development, lean implementation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to collaborate across functional areas within an operation.
• Able to work extended or flexible schedule to support the business.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of production systems and working methods to achieve low production costs without compromising function and quality.
• Contribute to the development of new technical solutions and 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 layouts.
• Drive continuous improvement for efficient production.
• Champion Saab values: Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.
• Other project tasks as assigned.

Skills

Bachelors in Industrial Eng

Manufacturing experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Saab is building the new T-7 trainer aircraft in West Lafayette, IN, and seeks an Industrial Engineer to advance manufacturing technology knowledge. This role links the Manufacturing Engineering and production teams to optimize work measurement, workflow, layouts, and capacity planning for efficient, safe plant utilization.

The position is 3rd shift, requiring flexibility to support business needs. You will drive production system development, lean implementation, and continuous improvement