Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineering (Industrial Engineer) 1

Level 3 Communications, Inc$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; 2 years of relevant experience, or 0-2 years with a Graduate Degree, or 6 years in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Support development of optimized 'greenfield' facility layouts.
  • Analyze and enhance manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality.
  • Evaluate production flow and material movement for optimization.
  • Assist in capacity planning and production scheduling.
  • Monitor key manufacturing metrics for trends and improvements.
  • Conduct time studies and workflow assessments.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma.

Benefits

  • 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts for better work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge rocket motor manufacturing facility.
  • Engagement in cross-functional collaboration to resolve production issues.
  • Focus on continuous improvement in a high-tech, regulated environment.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering (Industrial Engineer)

Job Code: 42600

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours day, 4 days a week

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to support operations within a complex rocket motor manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for improving manufacturing performance, optimizing production flow, enhancing efficiency, and supporting safe, quality-driven operations in a highly regulated and technically demanding environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, manufacturing experience, and a continuous improvement mindset. We are scaling strategically with speed and precision, making this an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to delivering for our customers.

Essential Functions:

  • Support the development of "greenfield" facility layouts with optimized product flow
  • Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, throughput, and quality
  • Evaluate production flow, facility layout, labor utilization, and material movement to optimize operations
  • Support capacity planning, line balancing, and production scheduling to meet business and customer requirements
  • Monitor and report key manufacturing performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities
  • Conduct time studies, productivity assessments, and workflow analysis
  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis tools
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve operational performance
  • Support introduction of new products, equipment, and manufacturing processes into production
  • Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
  • Provide on-floor manufacturing support and recommend solutions to complex production challenges
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, or other regulated manufacturing environments
  • Familiarity with rocket motor manufacturing or similarly complex production systems
  • Six Sigma certification and/or Lean certification
  • Knowledge of capacity analysis, production scheduling, and continuous improvement methods
  • Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or Python
  • Knowledge of facility optimization, discrete event simulation, or advanced industrial engineering methods
  • Experience supporting complex, high-reliability, or highly regulated manufacturing operations
  • Strong knowledge of process improvement, production planning, capacity analysis, and manufacturing performance metrics
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills


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