Industrial Engineer III

AeroVironment•Petaluma, CA

2d•$100,500 - $142,275•Hybrid

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer III 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. This role involves collaborating with internal and external teams to develop and implement new manufacturing processes and technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
5-8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
Advanced 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).
Displays strong initiative, drive to accomplish goals, and meet company objectives.
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past deliverables.
Ability to prototype and iterate on visual designs.
Experience with 3D printing software, equipment, and materials.
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.
Experience with ramping up production volumes from low initial rates to higher volume full rate productions with demonstrated success.
Experience with Digital Twin Simulation software for modeling, scenario management, and optimization of factory processes.

Responsibilities

Analyze existing production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and potential areas for improvement.
Develop and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Implement and manage lean application development at site level, including but not limited to training on lean tools, assessments, and site development action plans.
Generate value stream maps, identify opportunities for improvement, manage improvement plan.
Develop capacity models for new and current production processes.
Analyze and maintain models after improvements.
Develop and execute the strategy for visual management and real-time data display across the manufacturing facility, aligning with overall business objectives and strategies.
Standardize the visual reporting practices and ensure consistency across all production lines and shifts.
Analyze KPI trends and provide actionable insights to management and floor supervisors to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Foster a culture of accountability by empowering teams to use data to make decisions and take action.
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.
Work with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain, to drive continuous improvement projects and Kaizen.
Ensure sustainment of projects by monitoring relevant KPIs.
Lead and facilitate Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.
Facilitate brainstorming sessions, encourage participation from all team members, and stimulate discussions.
Implement best practices and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency in production processes.
Use data driven analysis tools to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
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.
Mentor and assist others in professional development.