Industrial Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Systematic Layout Planning (SLP): Design comprehensive plant floor layouts for new production lines and optimize existing footprints to support high-volume manufacturing.
• Flow Optimization: Analyze material handling paths and WIP (Work-In-Process) buffers to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce non-value-added time.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Quality, and Facilities teams to ensure layouts meet production rates and create room for future growth.
• Project Management: Lead the layout changes, coordinating with vendors and internal contractors to ensure minimal disruption to active production.
• Production Collaboration: Collaborate with production employees and management to ensure implemented projects are successful.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 1 to 5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment (internship/co-op experience considered for exceptional junior candidates).
• Strong command of time studies, value stream mapping, and statistical analysis.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Strong communication skills to present technical layout concepts to executive leadership and floor operators alike.
• Passion for modern manufacturing technologies and automation.
• Interest in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
• Experience with implementing automation or robotic systems in production.
• Self-motivated

Job Location

Madison, Alabama, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular/Salary

Compensation/Benefits

Competitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefits Package

Ability to Obtain Security Clearance

Yes