Industrial Engineer - Assembly Optimization

Kratos Industries LLC•Arvada, CO

15h

About The Position

Kratos Industries is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer (IE) to lead assembly optimization and material / information flow transformation initiatives within our advanced electrical equipment manufacturing operations. This role will focus on redesigning and stabilizing assembly operations processes across low and medium voltage product lines, with primary responsibility for, but not limited to: • Assembly line optimization • Labor modeling and workforce setup • Material flow redesign • Staging and kitting strategy • Workstation layout and ergonomics • Production scheduling alignment • In-process quality verification • Process documentation The position will initially report directly to the Director of Assembly, reflecting the immediate priority of restoring flow, throughput, and predictability within build operations. Over time, this role is expected to influence broader operational excellence initiatives across the organization. We are specifically seeking an Industrial Engineer who has personally executed IE work in an advanced manufacturing environment, not solely managed projects, but designed, implemented, and sustained shop-floor improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in advanced manufacturing
Direct, hands-on experience performing:
Metrics and Information Visibility – Dashboards and Tier Boards
Line balancing
Assembly cell design
Material flow optimization
Demonstrated success improving assembly performance in complex electromechanical or industrial equipment environments
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
Proficiency in labor modeling and capacity planning
Experience working in ERP/MRP-driven production environments

Responsibilities

Assembly Line Optimization
Conduct end-to-end reviews, line balancing, material, and information flow analysis across assembly operations.
Support redesigning assembly cells and build lines to improve throughput, labor efficiency, and first-pass yield
Implement and/or improve visual management systems
Reduce bottlenecks and variability in high-mix, low-to-mid volume manufacturing environments
Drive measurable improvements in overall equipment effectiveness, labor productivity, and cycle time
Material & Workflow Redesign
Map and redesign material flow from receiving through staging and into assembly lines
Optimize kitting, point-of-use delivery, and line-side inventory strategies
Reduce WIP and improve flow velocity
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management to ensure demand alignment and material availability
Improve layout design to minimize motion, congestion, and safety risks
Worker Setup & Ergonomics
Optimize workstation configuration for safety, efficiency, and repeatability
Develop standard labor models and staffing plans aligned to demand variability
Improve training structure and work instructions to support consistent execution
Incorporate ergonomic best practices into line redesign
Scheduling & Cross-Functional Alignment
Partner with Program Management, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to integrate assembly line redesign into detailed production schedules
Support detailed transition planning to avoid disruption during implementation
Participate in S&OP or production planning reviews as needed
Ensure improvements are scalable and aligned with long-term production forecasts
Implementation & Change Management
Lead Kaizen events and structured improvement initiatives
Support development of clear ROI cases for capital or layout changes
Help drive adoption of new processes through hands-on shop floor leadership
Support in establishing KPI dashboards to track performance post-implementation