Industrial Engineer II, Continuous Improvement

AeroVironment • Simi Valley, CA

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About The Position

The Industrial Engineer II, Continuous Improvement is responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing manufacturing processes and systems to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and project management capabilities to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of working experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Demonstrated understanding in Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Ability to work at a minimum of 80% of the time on the production floor.
• Experience with simulation software (e.g., SIMIO) and CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Strong data analysis skills, with proficiency in using tools such as Minitab, Excel, and SQL.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and compliance with industry standards such as ISO 9001.
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required.

Nice To Haves

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Works well with little or no supervision and exercises independent judgement on a regular basis.
• Ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and audit of department documents to ensure they are accurate and maintaining the confidentiality of the financial data
• Write departmental policies and procedures
• Oversee the department’s program(s) and/or project(s)
• Maintain the privacy of financial information
• Assess software applications and control procedures
• Assist manager in evaluating the department’s budget
• Assist manager with providing strategic planning, and requirements to execute the design, implementation, communication, and administration of the departments
• Analyze existing production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and potential areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Conduct time studies and waste observations to optimize workflow and enhance production efficiency.
• Determine and track associated cost savings for improvements.
• Design and optimize manufacturing layouts for maximum efficiency, considering material flow, equipment placement, and ergonomic factors.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.
• Work with cross functional teams to set goals for Kaizen events, coordinate logistics and facilitate the execution of Kaizen, and provide necessary background and training on tool applied.
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions, encourage participation from all team members, and stimulate discussions.
• Utilize simulation software to model and evaluate process changes before implementation.
• Implement best practices and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency in production processes.
• Collect and analyze production data to monitor performance metrics and identify trends.
• Create detailed reports and present findings to management for informed decision-making.
• Use data driven analysis tools to perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain, to drive continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure sustainment of projects by monitoring relevant KPIs.
• Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to create robust data pipelines and real-time dashboards for monitoring production performance.
• Provide training and support to production staff on new processes and technologies.
• Draft visual and/or job aids to support learning.
• Use project management tools to track progress, manage resources, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Act as a change agent promoting continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

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