Junior Industrial Engineer - Lean & Data-Driven Impact

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings options

Tuition reimbursement

Alternative work schedules at select地点

Relocation assistance for eligible

Job summary

Textron is seeking an entry-level Industrial Engineer in Wichita, KS. You will balance technical data analysis with strategic process improvements to deliver customer value through cost reduction and product improvement.

The role involves collaborating across functions, creating KPIs, and supporting capacity planning. A Bachelor's in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering is required, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in SAP, AutoCAD, CATIA, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across all levels.
• Experience with Lean/CI methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Interact with all levels of the organization to support daily operations.
• Provide timely metrics to VSM and Director.
• Identify production flow issues and balance lines related to work sequencing, tooling, and manpower.
• Create and automate KPIs such as Efficiency and Overtime.
• Apply standard hours using models to ensure time standards for new parts/assemblies.
• Develop learning curves and projections for new programs; analyze performance and propose improvements.
• Analyze and optimize production facility layouts for capacity and flow improvements.
• Gather and summarize production data to prioritize continuous improvement opportunities using Lean/CI.
• Drive development and/or installation of labor standards and methods; track manpower utilization and line balancing.
• Assist in SAP Capacity Planning configuration and cost development modeling.
• Value stream mapping and gap analysis; implement methods to reduce waste and improve cycle times.
• Utilize simulation modeling to alleviate capacity constraints.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Lean/CI methodologies

Bias for action

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCad

CATIA

Simulation software

Excel

Access

Job description

Textron is seeking an entry-level Industrial Engineer in Wichita, KS. You will balance technical data analysis with strategic process improvements to deliver customer value through cost reduction and product improvement.

The role involves collaborating across functions, creating KPIs, and supporting capacity planning. A Bachelor's in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering is required, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in SAP, AutoCAD, CATIA, and Excel.