Senior Industrial Engineer

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

On-site clinic and pharmacy

Physical therapy and licensed counselor access

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

A pioneering aviation firm in Fort Worth is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to design an Industry 4.0 manufacturing factory focusing on optimization of cost and throughput. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in industrial engineering, particularly in the aerospace sector, and be skilled in managing complex projects. Responsibilities include guiding major projects and developing next generation facilities. The role offers competitive benefits, including a 9/80 work schedule and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Experience in managing complex projects using disciplined approaches.
• Experience designing plant layouts to improve flow and reduce cost.
• DMAIC knowledge or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design an Industry 4.0 manufacturing factory optimizing cost and throughput.
• Develop next generation facility simulation and process improvement initiatives.
• Guide major projects to support strategic objectives.
• Prepare layout feasibility studies and manage capital projects.
• Assist in operations strategy development and execution.

Skills

Plant layout analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

DMAIC process knowledge

Factory Simulation experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Tools

3DExperience DELMIA

Job description

Job Number:

Senior Industrial Engineer (332629)

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Factory Design Team

Bell, in Fort Worth, TX has an immediate opening for a Factory Design Engineer to guide manufacturing innovation concepts, strategic initiatives, facility designs, work scope optimization, and visual creative solutions to Bell’s Factory Strategy and assist in moving Bell forward in manufacturing strategy for new programs and plans for product and process optimization, and rate readiness.

In this Factory Design Engineer role, you will ensure the successful completion of major projects in support of strategic priorities and complex objectives – utilizing tools & techniques to deliver innovative Industry 4.0 based Factory Designs.

What you’ll be doing as a Factory Design Industrial Engineer

• Assist in the design of an Industry 4.0 manufacturing factory that optimizes total cost, throughput, & first pass yield for flight critical products.
• Develop next generation facility using 3DExperience DELMIA for simulation of throughput, analysis of optimal part flow, implementation of process improvement activities, application of cost reduction initiatives, and facility sizing.
• Guides the successful completion of major projects in support of strategic priorities and complex objectives.
• Able to self‑initiate tasks and courses of action to develop scope of work, resource estimates, progress metrics, and communication cadence for overall project management to meet mission critical objectives.
• Manage complex projects through a disciplined approach to initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing to achieve specific goals to specific success criteria.
• Prepare layout feasibility studies for various facility and volume scenarios clearly showing opportunities and challenges.
• Plan and manage capital projects.
• Assist in the development and execution of operations strategy.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Prior experience in analyzing and implementing plant layout changes within facilities that improved optimal flow and cost savings.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects through a disciplined approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and influence without direct authority.
• DMAIC process knowledge (Six Sigma Green Belt/ Black Belt certification) preferred.
• Factory Simulation experience preferred.

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology or related disciplines.
• 5 plus years of industrial engineering experience in pertinent aerospace or related manufacturing industry.

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule.
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
• 120 hours Vacation time.
• 12-13 paid holidays per year.
• 6 weeks parental leave.
• Competitive salary.
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor.
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups.
• And so much more.

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

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