Industrial Engineer
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$ 72150 - 130425
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At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.
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Leidos Defense Systems Manufacturing Segment is seeking an Industrial Engineer (IE) to join our Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Team located in Huntsville AL.
As an Industrial Engineer (IE) you will be focusing on designing improving and optimizing systems and processes within the IFPC program primarily to enhance efficiency productivity and quality while reducing costs. This can involve designing new systems implementing improvements into existing systems or implementing new technologies. IEs work with complex systems involving people machines information and materials. IEs analyze processes to identify bottlenecks inefficiencies and identify areas of improvement. This position will utilize a wide range of knowledge including statistical analyses operations research human factors and logistics. This position will require frequent coordination with Planning & Production Control Manufacturing Engineers and Operations Leads.
This position will report to the Manufacturing Program Manager and will exercise substantial decision-making authority for non-recurring and recurring manufacturing planning.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive keep reading!
Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems solutions and services covering land sea air space and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT large-scale intelligence systems command and control geospatial and data analytics cybersecurity logistics training and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions. To explore and learn more click here!
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Primary Responsibilities
The IE would partner with the Manufacturing Program Manager and with other teammates at multiple manufacturing sites to do the following:
Document the current program planning scenario(s).
Develop and maintain capacity analyses.
Document multi-year facility plans for the program.
Support the development or management of technical capabilities process roadmaps and manufacturing strategies to meet key customer requirements including both internal and external customers.
Assist the site manufacturing teams with the development justification and execution of long-range plans to meet program objectives. This will include production launch activities plant layouts and engineering change control activities.
Assist in evaluation of capacity planning for fabrication machining weld paint and assembly equipment and processes to ensure ability to meet takt time and customer requirements.
Identify prioritize and implement solutions for process improvement opportunities including application of lean manufacturing principles process mapping root cause analysis time studies and problem-solving techniques.
Fostering an environment of continuous improvement through sharing of best practices within all manufacturing sites.
Identify opportunities for improvement based on current program execution.
Create detailed flowcharts or diagrams to visualize the current product flow through multiple stages of production and analyze the flow to identify bottlenecks delays and inefficiencies that may hinder production.
Develop strategies to refine processes and improve the workflow ensuring that materials and products move smoothly from one stage to the next.
Conduct time and motion studies to identify inefficiencies in production processes.
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce cycle times by using Lean Manufacturing principles (such as yamazumi charts) and Six Sigma methodologies.
Analyze production capacity and develop strategies to improve resource allocation including both personnel & equipment to ensure that manufacturing capabilities align with customer demand.
Design and improve workstations to improve ergonomics and efficiency.
Work with the site quality team to develop and implement quality control measures into standard work.
Use of MES software (Solumina) to implement track monitor and control manufacturing processes ensuring quality efficiency and compliance.
Identify and execute on continuous improvement projects.
Identify and reduce risks in the production processes.
Overseeing & optimizing the production process from raw materials to finished products to ensure efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with Engineering Quality Assurance Operations Leads and Inventory Control.
Basic Qualifications
BS degree in Industrial Engineering or Industrial and Systems Engineering with at least 4 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering or Industrial and Systems Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Must be capable of performing in a collaborative engineering environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience in assembly manufacturing environments
Four or more years of factory flow and process modeling and simulations experience
Four or more years of experience leading continuous improvement and value stream mapping events
Candidate must have experience in industrial/manufacturing engineering functional support teams for Defense Aerospace Space or Commercial projects with an understanding of industrial/manufacturing engineering and quality requirements for such projects.
Technical experience in the creation of manufacturing strategies including make/buy decisions equipment requirements process definition work area layout tooling requirements takt time evaluation and capacity planning.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Software and AutoCAD.
Strong analytic skills and a high degree of proficiency in data mining.
Exceptional with Excel manual data analysis and other data mining tools (Python R SQL).
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Self-Starter.
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships.
Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama AL area.
Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.
Certification in Greenbelt Training.
Process Improvement- Lean Concepts Engineering Economic Analysis Process Mapping Root Cause Analysis Statistical Methods Six Sigma and Waste Reduction.
Operations improvement- Ergonomic and Human Factors Operations Plans Capital planning.
Integrated Systems- Value Stream Analysis Production Systems Design Manufacturing Process Design Systems Thinking Supply Chain Design and Optimization.
Experience with manufacturing assembly integration & test processes procedure development & implementation.
Deltek Costpoint ERP & MRP Solumina Windchill
Experience with AS6500/AS9100 processes.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Original Posting:
July 11 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $72150.00 - $130425.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
