Industrial Engineer

SMT, Corp. • Newtown, CT

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About The Position

The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing systems for managing quality control and production processes. The primary focus of this role is to drive measurable improvements in capacity, productivity, and on-time delivery (OTD), while creating enhanced visibility into operational performance for leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment (Aerospace, Defense, or Medical Device preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Analyze manufacturing workflows and utilize Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce cycle times, and increase throughput.
• Capacity Planning: Develop and maintain capacity models to ensure the facility can meet fluctuating demand. Identify bottlenecks and propose capital equipment or staffing adjustments.
• OTD & Scheduling: Partner with Production Control and Supply Chain to refine scheduling logic, ensuring material flow supports a 100% On-Time Delivery goal.
• Operational Visibility: Design and implement real-time dashboards and KPIs to provide "line-of-sight" into production status, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization.
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure all process changes remain compliant with AS9120, AS6171, ISO 14001, ITAR, and other requirements.
• Facility Layout: Optimize floor layout to minimize travel time and improve Chain of Custody (CoC) integrity.

What This Job Offers

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