Principal Industrial Engineer

Job Description:

Work will be appropriate to the position/experience level.

Typical tasks include the following:

• Partner with production supervisors/managers, taking overall ownership for the performance of the assigned manufacturing area.
• Develop / maintain standard work processes, standard operating procedures and methods that are based in lean principles (product families, value streams, create flow, create pull etc.).
• Define customer demand targets for processes and production areas, and ensure production meets the targets.
• Develop/maintain value stream maps, process diagrams, calculations, and other documentation.
• Determine the cost drivers for manufacturing processes.
• Define sequence of operations to plan, fabricate and assemble part.
• Perform manufacturing capacity and capability studies and analysis.
• Facilitate meetings to drive actionable outcomes.
• Lead Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs) discussions.
• Assume the role & responsibilities of the General Dynamics LEAN council representative. Requires quarterly travel and coordination with other Manufacturing Council members, as well as an annual symposium.
• Ensure that equipment in the plant is capable of making product to specification at the rate to meet customer demand.
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine/maintain production standards.
• Analyze material storage and handling facilities and methodologies to enable flow.
• Provide supporting analysis to assist in determination of staffing requirements, labor utilization standards, and recommendations for appropriate staffing plans related to assigned areas.
• Work with Reliability Engineering to define proactive maintenance requirements to maximize equipment availability.
• Lead daily operational trouble shooting and problem solving, achieving best for customer outcomes.
• Develop new production processes as necessary, developing and evaluating operational requirements, analyzing requirements, and developing specifications.
• Lead for transferring new products to Manufacturing in area of responsibility.
• Provide input on manufacturability in the new product development process.
• Drive continuous improvement in area of responsibility, leading front line data collection and analysis activities, and recommending product design for manufacturability (DFM) changes.
• Work with Engineering/Maintenance Manager, Production Manager, and Production supervisors to define desired future state and establish improvement priorities.
• Developing recommendations for capital and non-capital improvements for increasing capability and ensuring guaranteed turn-around times.
• Provide feedback / coaching to associates on how to improve performance to meet customer demand.
• Provide/mentor employees on technical direction, LEAN best practices, and industrial engineering fundamentals.

Required/Preferred Education/Training:

• B.S. Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering; M.S. preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience:

(10) years of experience working as an industrial/manufacturing engineer in a manufacturing environment required.

Unique/Additional Requirements:

• Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, with proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute complex projects, including report writing and giving presentations to senior leadership.
• Strong leadership skills (personnel, safety awareness, ethics, and innovation).
• Strong demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work multiple priorities simultaneously, and to completion.
• Experience with Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) or Operational Excellence transformations preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with Sharepoint is a plus.
• Ability to work and communicate cross functionally and with all levels of customers inside and outside the Company.
• Strong meeting facilitation and conflict management skills.
• Proven analytical troubleshooting and problem solving techniques, resulting in implemented solutions.
• Experience developing business case and ROI analyses for proposed solutions.
• Experience working with represented employees.
• Available to travel required. On average (5) trips per year.