Industrial Engineer

Griffon Aerospace•Madison, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Industrial Engineer to join our manufacturing team. This role is specifically designed for a talented professional early in their career who is passionate about high-rate aerospace manufacturing. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and refining unmanned aerial system manufacturing layouts that maximize throughput, minimize waste, and scale with our rapid production growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
1 to 5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment (internship/co-op experience considered for exceptional junior candidates).
Strong command of time studies, value stream mapping, and statistical analysis.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills to present technical layout concepts to executive leadership and floor operators alike.
Passion for modern manufacturing technologies and automation.
Interest in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
Experience with implementing automation or robotic systems in production.
Self-motivated

Responsibilities

Systematic Layout Planning (SLP): Design comprehensive plant floor layouts for new production lines and optimize existing footprints to support high-volume manufacturing.
Flow Optimization: Analyze material handling paths and WIP (Work-In-Process) buffers to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce non-value-added time.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Quality, and Facilities teams to ensure layouts meet production rates and create room for future growth.
Project Management: Lead the layout changes, coordinating with vendors and internal contractors to ensure minimal disruption to active production.
Production Collaboration: Collaborate with production employees and management to ensure implemented projects are successful.