Industrial Engineer

Defense Logistics Agency•Robins AFB, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an Industrial Engineer at a DLA Distribution Site, participating in the study, design, and planning of layouts and processes for integrated systems involving people, materials, and equipment. Acts as a technical consultant to Distribution Site leadership on industrial engineering matters, providing advisory services, planning, and problem solving to support a safe, orderly, and clean work environment. Advises on implementing industry best practices to improve processes and workflow, supporting effective production and delivery based on customer demand. Uses established methods and techniques to integrate quality into process improvements and work practices. Guides supervisors and managers in reducing or eliminating nonproductive setup and changeover time, and facilitates training on documenting work methods and setting expectations and performance metrics. The position is at DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Georgia; selections may be used to fill positions on various shifts.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Meet the professional engineering basic requirement through a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher in engineering; an acceptable combination of education and experience; professional registration or licensure; successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam or another qualifying written test; at least 60 semester hours of specified engineering and science coursework; or a qualifying related curriculum combined with at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the position; for GS-12, experience must be at the GS-11 level or equivalent.
Specialized experience must include applying industrial engineering principles and practices to planning and execution of non-capital and capital equipment requirements; applying guidelines, making independent decisions, and interpreting storage data to meet mission objectives and regulatory requirements; and communicating orally and in writing to prepare and present guidance and briefings, coordinate planning, document recommendations, and manage program activities.
Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements for applicable GS positions, by the announcement's closing date.
Provide transcripts or other documentation to support educational claims when using education to qualify.
A favorable suitability or fitness determination is required; an unfavorable background check may result in removal.
A pre-employment physical is required.
Selectees must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification to access certain federal facilities.
Employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use; selectees for testing-designated positions must pass pre-employment drug testing, and employees in those positions are subject to random testing.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.

Responsibilities

Participate in studying, designing, and planning layouts and processes for integrated systems of people, materials, and equipment.
Provide technical consulting to Distribution Site leadership on industrial engineering matters.
Provide advisory services, planning, and problem solving to help maintain a safe, orderly, and clean work environment.
Advise on industry best practices to improve processes and ensure smooth workflow and effective production and delivery based on customer demand.
Apply proven methods and techniques to integrate quality into process improvements and work practices.
Guide supervisors and managers in reducing or eliminating nonproductive time associated with operation setup and changeovers.
Facilitate supervisor and manager training on documenting work methods and establishing work expectations and metrics.