Job DescriptionThis position reports through our Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit, which plays a fundamental role in enabling effective and efficient business practices and program execution. Key responsibilities outlined include development and execution of strategic capital investments, streamlining supply chain and logistics, maintaining state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations, and managing workspace at our top-notch facilities.
What You'll Do:- Evaluate system capacity and demand, identify constraints and waste, and propose effective solutions in a high mix/low volume production environment to support our Strategic Business Units.
- Perform various analyses of value streams, to ensure proper layout, efficient material flow, and monitor available capacity to enable successful program execution.
- Facilitate operational strategic planning efforts to identify business purpose and long-term goals, and support the development of a strategic roadmap for future business growth.
- Identify and resolve systemic issues impacting production throughput and efficiency, using sound problem solving techniques and risk assessments.
- Identify current value stream constraints and understand the effects of forecasted business growth on factory capacity.
- Improve forecast database management and analyze the outputs to quantify business growth.
- Engage and report to senior operational and engineering leaders, team members, and stakeholders to gain alignment on implementation plans and success metrics.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Maintain an intense focus and continuous presence where the work is performed. Take regular Gemba walks, "go and see" to gather the facts, and develop a deep and thorough understanding of the process and facts.
- Influence others with a Lean coaching approach (respect for people, "go and see" behavior, put problems first, and continuously intensify collaboration).
- Drive accountability within the organization, and be accountable, by putting problems first with a sense of urgency.
- Lead teams through projects and mentor junior industrial engineers and project managers.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: - Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Skills and Education- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years of related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A proven Industrial Engineering skillset that demonstrates a solid aptitude for modeling, queueing analysis, value stream analysis, and project management.
- Direct experience with Lean Manufacturing and demonstrated ability to teach the Lean Manufacturing tool set (6S, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, single piece flow) is necessary
- Experience in facility expansion planning and design using the traditional Industrial Engineering tool set (block diagrams, material flow analysis, capacity planning, material handling systems, etc.).
- Experience with capacity modeling and forecasting methodologies.
- Experience with AutoCAD, MS Suite, MS Project, and MS Visio.
- A problem-solving endurance that persists in the wake of initial setbacks.
- Experience aligning and influencing fellow employees without direct functional responsibilities.
- Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
- An innate mentality that seeks dynamic gains over static optimizations.
- A solid focus on the horizontal flow of value across several supporting organizations.
- Demonstrated experience successfully leading projects and/or teams.
- Demonstrated aptitude for collaboration, recognition of individuals strengths and areas for improvement, and an ability to manage misalignment between individuals and/or groups.
- Ability to create, interpret and present manufacturing metrics and reports, internally and higher levels of management.
- A creative approach to problem solving and an appetite for experimentation.
- Ability to work and manage to strict schedules.
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment to achieve solutions that are best for the company.
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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Skills and Education- Degree in Industrial Engineering is preferred.
- Low volume / high mix manufacturing experience is desired.
- Background in mechanical assembly, mechanical ground support equipment, machining, or related field environments preferred.
- Background in spacecraft or propulsion assembly, integration, or testing desired.
- Experience in asset management, control, and improvement will be considered.
- Thorough understanding of financial analysis concepts and methods. Lean accounting knowledge desired.
- Experience with Revit is preferred.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
