Lean Industrial Engineer: Drive Quality & Productivity

Leonardo DRS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead lean manufacturing initiatives across the Dallas facility. You will apply Kaizen and Six Sigma methods to improve quality, yield, and productivity while coordinating equipment layouts and production processes.

The role requires 5+ years of engineering experience with direct industrial engineering exposure, plus a Lean Six Sigma belt if possible. Strong data analysis and cross-functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering required.
• 5+ years engineering experience with 3+ years in direct Industrial Engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Experience leading teams and projects desired.
• Specialties may include manufacturing, production, industrial, welding, tooling, testing, processing, software, and robotics.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools (Charters, Gantt Charts).
• Ability to analyze large data sets using statistical tools (Excel, Minitab, JMP).

Responsibilities

• Hands on responsibilities throughout the facility.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance quality/yield, reduce cost, and improve productivity/schedule.
• Specify and implement equipment and processes including layout and material flow optimization.
• Design shop tooling and visual aids to assist production.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma methods for waste reduction and process improvement.
• Coordinate layouts and workstation moves; prepare time estimates for projects.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership.
• Travel up to 20% per year.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Project leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Tools

AutoCAD

Arena

Promodel

MS Excel

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Leonardo DRS is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead lean manufacturing initiatives across the Dallas facility. You will apply Kaizen and Six Sigma methods to improve quality, yield, and productivity while coordinating equipment layouts and production processes.

The role requires 5+ years of engineering experience with direct industrial engineering exposure, plus a Lean Six Sigma belt if possible. Strong data analysis and cross-functional communication are essential.