Sr. Industrial Engineer CDH

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital youre not just part of the system youre a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nations defense and commercial missions. We are a unique fast growing and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing building launching and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If youre driven by purpose inspired by challenges and ready to leave your mark on the universe youll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together lets redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Industrial Engineer to drive factory optimization workflow design rate readiness layout optimization and production scaling for satellite manufacturing. Reporting to the Sr. IPT Lead CDH Production the Sr. Industrial Engineer role focuses on creating efficient production systems enabling smooth transition from development to rate production and ensuring Terran Orbitals hardware is manufactured predictably efficiently and at scale. The Sr. Industrial Engineer will design integrated material and workflow systems develop factory models and simulation tools optimize layout and takt-driven flow and collaborate across Design Engineering Systems Manufacturing Quality and Supply Chain to achieve world-class production performance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize workflows takt time labor use and WIP levels; perform time studies and bottleneck analysis; maintain accurate labor standards and routings for satellite production.
• Design and refine factory layouts workstations and integration cells improving ergonomics and material flow; update layout models using CAD tools.
• Build and maintain factory simulation models to analyze throughput constraints and scaling; run scenario simulations to support rate-readiness and factory decision-making.
• Develop capacity models for labor equipment and floor space; forecast tooling facilities and workforce needs to support production scaling.
• Lead Lean initiatives including Kaizen 5S/6S and standard work improvements; identify waste and implement changes to improve cycle time takt alignment and overall flow.
• Coordinate with Design Engineering Systems Manufacturing Quality and Supply Chain; represent Industrial Engineering in planning sessions standups and production reviews; communicate clearly using data-driven insights.
• Create and maintain work instructions standardized process documentation and routing details to ensure stable repeatable satellite assembly processes.
• Resolve production issues using structured analysis; support technicians during builds pilot runs and troubleshooting; collaborate with Quality and Design to address integration and assembly concerns.
• Work directly with avionics harnessing and electromechanical assembly teams; support testing data review and flow improvements for CDH hardware.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Electrical Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in industrial/manufacturing engineering with at least one (1) year supporting electronics avionics electrical hardware or spaceflight hardware production.
• Demonstrated expertise in factory layout simulation capacity modeling and workflow optimization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate engineering intent into accurate and usable work instructions.
• Track record of driving process improvements that increase productivity reduce defects and enhance reliability through methods such as design for manufacturability Lean practices PFMEA errorproofing and scalable production line development.
• Strong analytical background using data tools (e.g. Power BI SQL).
• Experience creating or maintaining factory simulation models (e.g. Simio FlexSim Siemens Plant Simulation or equivalent).
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly at all levels.
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Familiarity with PCB assembly avionics modules PCBAs harnessing and electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience developing PFMEAs control plans and process flow diagrams.
  Understanding of Key Characteristics (KC) capability studies (Cp/Cpk) and validation plans.
• Familiarity with AS9145 production-readiness levels or other phasegated quality systems.
• Knowledge of SPC DOE MSA and processcapability measurement methods.
• Proficiency in structured RCCA tools such as 5Why Fishbone and faulttree analysis.
• Experience with Experience with AEGIS FactoryLogix is strongly preferred. Also desired experience with Microsoft D365.

Full-time positions only:

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design production launch planning mission operations and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military civil and commercial customers. Learn more at

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job performing the duties of this job the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time in addition to bending reaching and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of addition please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law.

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And in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter an employment agency or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter agency and/or firm.