Industrial Engineer III, Continuous Improvement
AV · West Valley City, UT · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagement$91k–$139k/yrFull-time
Position Responsibilities
- Analyze existing production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and potential areas for improvement.
- Experience with ramping up production volumes from low initial rates to higher volume full rate productions with demonstrated success.
- Develop and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- Implement and manage lean application development at site level, including but not limited to training on lean tools, assessments, and site development action plans.
- Generate value stream maps, identify opportunities for improvement, manage improvement plan.
- Develop capacity models for new and current production processes. Analyze and maintain models after improvements.
- Experience with Digital Twin Simulation software for modeling, scenario management, and optimization of factory processes.
- Develop and execute the strategy for visual management and real-time data display across the manufacturing facility, aligning with overall business objectives and strategies.
- Standardize the visual reporting practices and ensure consistency across all production lines and shifts.
- Analyze KPI trends and provide actionable insights to management and floor supervisors to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Foster a culture of accountability by empowering teams to use data to make decisions and take action.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
- Bachelor’s degree required in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Advanced degree, MBA or MS is preferred.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced understanding in Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- Ability to work at a minimum of 80% of the time on the production floor.
- Experience with simulation software (e.g., SIMIO) and CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
- Displays strong initiative, drive to accomplish goals, and meet company objectives.
- Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past deliverables.
- Ability to prototype and iterate on visual designs.
- Experience with 3D printing software, equipment, and materials.
- Strong data analysis skills, with proficiency in using tools such as Minitab, Excel, and SQL.
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Works well with little or no supervision and exercises independent judgement on a regular basis.
- Ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift up to 35 lbs., bend, etc.
- Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer.
- May require travel to sites/program and special functions.
Environmental Conditions
- Critical to Performance Work is in an office and manufacturing environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating.
- May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling.
Special Requirements
- U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
- Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required.
Training
- This role requires weekly travel from Salt Lake City, UT to Simi Valley, CA for training for the first three months of employment.
- Training occurs Monday through Friday, three weeks per month.
- Travel, lodging, meals, and ground transportation will be provided.
- After the training period, the position is based in Salt Lake City, UT.
Clearance Level
- No Clearance
Salary Range
- $91,000 - $138,750
About AV
- AeroVironment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.