General Dynamics

Advanced Industrial Engineer

General Dynamics$105K — $117K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or related field, plus 5+ years of experience; or Master's degree plus 3+ years of experience.
  • Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles including waste reduction and value stream mapping.
  • Experience in data analysis for identifying process constraints and leading corrective actions.
  • Familiarity with 2D/3D modeling software (e.g., Catia, AutoCAD) and production simulation tools.
  • Experience in developing manufacturing work cells with optimized layouts.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and eliminate production constraints to improve cost efficiency and throughput.
  • Conduct hands-on analysis including time studies and motion studies.
  • Utilize ERP data and process simulation to drive continuous improvement.
  • Own and implement the continuous improvement roadmap for the site.
  • Translate production observations into actionable results for the shop floor.

Benefits

  • Cutting-edge and often confidential technologies.
  • Work with a team of innovative thinkers focusing on future advancements.
  • Ongoing learning opportunities as new knowledge is discovered.
  • Autonomy to lead continuous improvement projects directly on the shop floor.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities for this Position

As our dedicated Industrial Engineer, you will systematically identify and eliminate production constraints to drive measurable cost savings and throughput improvements across all manufacturing programs. Using a combination of hands-on analysis (time studies, motion studies, value stream mapping) and data-driven methods (ERP data pulls, process simulation, agentic AI tools), you will own the continuous improvement roadmap for the site — turning observations into action and delivering results to the shop floor.

 

What you'll experience:

  • Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
  • A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
  • Opportunities to gain new knowledge — as it's discovered
  • Ownership of site-wide continuous improvement goals with the autonomy to drive change from the shop floor up

What you bring to the table:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Industrial Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in lean manufacturing concepts including theory of constraints, waste reduction, value stream mapping, and 6S
  • Experience gathering and analyzing production data to identify process constraints, develop capital/expense justifications with supporting ROIs, and lead root cause corrective action (RCCA) events
  • Working knowledge of 2D/3D modeling software (e.g., Catia, AutoCAD) and production process simulation tools (e.g., SIMIO, Delmia)
  • Experience supporting the setup of new manufacturing work cells, including facility layout optimization, material storage analysis, and visual management systems (shadowboards, custom racking)

What sets you apart:

  • Ability to translate the voice of the customer (production employees) into actionable improvement projects and visual management systems
  • Experience building and managing metrics to track, predict, and improve production performance
  • Utilization of agentic AI tools such as Claude Code to rapidly analyze data, draw conclusions, and solve for constraints
  • Lean / Six Sigma Certification or APICS Certification
  • Proven ability to determine theoretical best output of production processes and establish best-standard goals to drive continuous performance gains
Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary RangeUSD $105,814.00 - USD $117,387.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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At General Dynamics, we empower our employees to drive innovation and lead with integrity and excellence. With a commitment to professional growth and diversity, our team is at the forefront of developing solutions that make a difference in the world. Whether in engineering, cybersecurity, or project management, your work at General Dynamics will contribute to missions that matter.

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Learn more about General Dynamics
Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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