Senior Industrial EngineerDecatur, Alabama (On site)
Job OverviewHelp define how a rocket factory scales its capability. Aurex is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to support ULA in Decatur, leading complex analyses and improvements that connect factory capacity, resource decisions and program delivery. Depending on experience, you will lead major improvements across production functions or guide broader factory-system strategies and mentor technical leaders. You will turn deep operational insight into lasting changes in how flight hardware is produced.
ULA's new Centaur upper stage for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) will be built in Decatur, with about 50% more propellant capacity to support future Artemis missions to the Moon.
The Opportunity- Lead advanced capacity, throughput and resource analyses using simulation, statistics and engineering economics.
- Develop improvement roadmaps that connect factory layouts, material flow and asset utilization to program needs.
- Guide complex projects, including scope, cost, schedule, risk and implementation across factory functions.
- Mentor engineers, establish consistent analysis methods and guide improvements spanning multiple factory areas.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
- At least 12 years of relevant experience; target 12-16 years, with technical leadership of complex manufacturing improvements. Assignments involving factory-system strategy and technical leadership across functions require at least 16 years of relevant experience; target 16-20 years.
- Advanced industrial engineering, Lean, modeling and analytical skills; ability to turn findings into implemented improvements.
Preferred QualificationsAerospace manufacturing; advanced simulation and capacity planning; sustained production improvements; mentoring engineers and communicating tradeoffs to senior stakeholders.
How You Will Be RewardedThe salary range for this role is $135,000-$230,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate's work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.
The posted salary range represents Aurex's good-faith estimate of the anticipated hiring range for this position. The specific salary offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, and job-related qualifications.
Location: Decatur, Alabama (On site)
