Industrial Engineer I

Vast • Long Beach, CA

6d

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer I supports the Operational Excellence team in improving manufacturing operations, production workflows, and business systems that enable efficient company operations. Reporting to the Director of Operational Excellence, this role works cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, and program teams to help optimize processes, improve operational performance, and support system-driven efficiency initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 0–2 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or related internship/co-op experience
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and operational efficiency principles
• Familiarity with manufacturing or business systems such as ERP, MES, PLM, or WMS through coursework, internships, or professional experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Internship or project experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, automotive, or other complex production environments
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with process mapping, workflow analysis, or industrial engineering tools
• Basic understanding of production planning, capacity analysis, or manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or SQL
• Interest in operations optimization, systems thinking, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operational processes across: Manufacturing & production operations, Supply chain & procurement, Quality systems & corrective actions, Engineering change processes and production readiness, Program and operational planning
• Assist with process mapping, workflow analysis, standard work documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Analyze production, operational, and business process data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving cycle time, increasing throughput, and enhancing quality
• Help maintain and improve operational systems such as ERP, MES, PLM, WMS, and related manufacturing/business tools
• Assist with data tracking, reporting, and KPI development for operational performance metrics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, resource utilization, and production efficiency
• Support workflow automation, process standardization, and system integration efforts
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to operational and production issues
• Support implementation, testing, and user adoption of new operational processes and systems
• Ensure operational processes comply with company quality standards, safety requirements, and production objectives

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• ClassPass credits
• Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
• Other discounts and perks
• Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
• Lunch subsidized

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level