Industrial Engineer (MLB, FL)

Leonardo DRS - Melbourne, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Melbourne, FL

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS is dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and supporting advanced infrared and electro-optical solutions for military applications, including soldiers, ground vehicles, and airborne platforms. With locations in Dallas, Austin, Melbourne, and Cypress, EOIS offers a dynamic and challenging work environment that emphasizes performance and innovation. The company is committed to employing the brightest minds in the industry to support the bravest individuals in the field. In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating cross-functional teams that engage in location-specific continuous improvement activities. Utilizing enterprise-wide standard methods for value creation and waste elimination, you will apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance manufacturing processes. Your ability to work independently within cross-functional teams will be crucial as you lead initiatives aimed at improving quality, reducing costs, and increasing productivity. You will initiate and lead lean manufacturing process improvement projects, implement lean tools on the production floor, and conduct time studies to optimize manufacturing flow and capacity. Additionally, you will provide production support, document processes, and design tooling to assist production efforts. Your role will also involve coordinating layout and workstation moves, preparing time estimates for projects, and reinforcing the mission and values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for manufacturing process development, implementation, and continuous improvement to enhance Quality/Yield, reduce Cost, and improve Productivity/Schedule.
• Initiate and lead lean manufacturing process improvement projects.
• Implement lean manufacturing tools on the production floor.
• Perform time studies, calculate tact time vs cycle time, and develop basic manufacturing flow and capacity plans.
• Specify and implement equipment and processes including efficient layout and optimization of material and information flows.
• Provide production support to assemblers and leads.
• Document manufacturing processes and assembly work instructions in conjunction with the manufacturing engineering team.
• Design shop/visual aid tooling to assist production.
• Coordinate layout and work station move activities.
• Prepare time estimates for proposed projects and evaluate time factors.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience with assembly methods and processes.
• Experience with Drawings and BOMs; Assembly Instructions; Engineering Change systems; Quality systems for non-conforming parts and corrective action.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing methodologies for waste reduction, 5S, Standard Work, TAKT, Pull System, single piece flow, Value Stream Mapping, cell design, and manufacturing flow.
• Demonstrate technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice.
• Ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
• Green belt certification in six sigma methodologies strongly encouraged.
• Experience in fast paced, high volume environments including multi-site operating experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering processes including engineering change control, engineering labor standards and methodologies, six sigma and best practices.
• Skills in the use of AutoCAD, Arena, Promodel, Flexsim, or other simulation.

Nice-to-haves

• 0-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education/training and experience.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills especially regarding manufacturing processes, engineering issues and proposed changes and dispositions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine services.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Career-growth and professional development programs.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation and health/emergency leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Community service hours.