Staff Industrial Project Engineer

Espace; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to make a real difference

Sustainability at our core

Continuous learning and development

Health and wellness care options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Espace is seeking a high-performing Project/Industrial Engineer to lead the industrialization and factory readiness for next-generation aerospace hardware. This full-time position is based in Arlington, TX.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10+ years of experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing and hands-on production ramp-up skills. Benefits include competitive salaries, health care options, paid time off, and a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in aerospace or complex manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with production ramp-up and factory floor execution.
• Deep knowledge of aerospace production systems and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Manage detailed execution schedules for key manufacturing development projects.
• Lead factory readiness for new aerospace hardware including tooling integration.
• Interface daily with design and manufacturing teams to resolve operational constraints.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Production ramp-up

Factory floor execution

Cross-functional communication

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Education

Project Management certification (PMP, MPM)

Degree in Engineering

Tools

MES

ERP

Job description

E‑Space is seeking a high‑performing Project/Industrial Engineer with deep aerospace experience to lead industrialization and factory readiness for next‑generation aerospace hardware.

Responsibilities

• Manage detailed execution schedules for key manufacturing development projects and subsequent factory and line implementation schedules.
• Lead factory readiness for new aerospace hardware, including line layout, tooling integration, MES activation, and workstation setup.
• Interface daily with design and manufacturing teams to resolve operational constraints and accelerate schedules.
• Develop, track, and improve SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) metrics at the workstation and program level.
• Implement and maintain issue escalation systems and tiered accountability structures, leveraging digital tools to track and resolve constraints.
• Integrate engineering changes into the line while maintaining configuration control and minimizing production disruption.
• Develop onboarding/training materials for support teams and new hires, aligned with lean principles and standardized processes.
• Partner with site leadership to drive project execution cadence, set realistic forecasts, and communicate performance relative to schedules.
• Participate in or lead MRB and nonconformance resolution activities as required.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in aerospace or complex manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience with production ramp‑up, constraint removal, and factory floor execution.
• Deep knowledge of aerospace production systems, quality management, and configuration control.
• Demonstrated ability to build digital systems or dashboards for production tracking and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with MES, torque traceability, ERP, ESD/grounding practices, and manufacturing line safety.
• Strong cross‑functional communication skills.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Theory of Constraints frameworks is a plus.
• Project Management certification (PMP, MPM) or formal training in project systems is highly desirable.
• Thought leader on MES UI/UX and automation experience.
• Experience with high‑rate assembly line in aerospace and new product introduction.
• Program management training or certification.

Location and Work Requirements

Location: Arlington, TX. The role requires willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed; occasional travel may be required.

This is a full‑time, exempt position based in our Arlington, TX office.

E‑Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a real difference.
• Sustainability at our core.
• Fair and honest workplace.
• Innovative thinking encouraged.
• Competitive salaries.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Health and wellness care options.
• Financial solutions for the future.
• Optional legal services (US only).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.