Industrial Process Engineer – Lean & DoD Ops

KBR, Inc; City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, a leader in technology and engineering services, seeks an Industrial Engineer (Contingency) to support TACOM operations. The role focuses on analyzing and improving processes, modeling workflows, and driving data-driven decisions to boost efficiency and readiness across maintenance and logistics activities.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s in industrial engineering, 2–5 years of experience, and proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma with strong data analysis and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Typically 2-5 years of experience in industrial engineering, process improvement, or operations analysis.
• Working knowledge of process improvement methodologies and tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Experience conducting data analysis, time studies, and workflow assessments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current processes, workflows, and operations to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct time studies, process mapping, and workflow analysis.
• Support planning, scheduling, and coordination of maintenance and logistics activities using data analytics and performance metrics.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, or process optimization efforts.
• Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, and operations personnel to implement solutions.
• Assist with facility layout, workflow design, and space utilization planning.
• Ensure compliance with Army Technical Manuals (TMs), safety standards, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and analysis for program leadership.
• Support audits, inspections, and government reviews.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Time studies

Excel proficiency

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related field

Tools

Process modeling tools

Job description

KBR, a leader in technology and engineering services, seeks an Industrial Engineer (Contingency) to support TACOM operations. The role focuses on analyzing and improving processes, modeling workflows, and driving data-driven decisions to boost efficiency and readiness across maintenance and logistics activities.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s in industrial engineering, 2–5 years of experience, and proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma with strong data analysis and Excel skills.