Senior Industrial Engineer

L3Harris•Orange, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer for its Orange, Virginia site, near Culpeper. The site is a center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development and high-complexity production programs. The role focuses on optimizing manufacturing systems, processes, and workflows to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support integration of new technologies and automation. The ideal candidate has substantial industrial engineering experience, preferably in a Department of Defense or automotive manufacturing environment, and working knowledge of new process introduction methodologies and automation tools. The position analyzes existing manufacturing processes and systems, develops improved layouts and material-flow strategies, and leads or supports new process introduction. It also develops standard work and performance measures, applies industrial engineering methods to operational improvements, supports facility and capital planning, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and schedules. The role provides technical guidance to production personnel and mentors junior engineers. The schedule is four 10-hour days per week. Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline, and at least 4 years of related industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 8 years of related experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of industrial engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience with new process introduction methodologies and tools.
Working knowledge of automation tools and technologies and their application in manufacturing.
Proficiency in time studies, value stream mapping, line balancing, and capacity planning.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate data into actionable improvements.
Experience in a DoD defense contractor or automotive manufacturing environment.
Experience with process equipment related to propellant manufacture or food processing, such as vertical mixers or fluid energy mills.
Familiarity with DoD 4145, manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs), and related program requirements.
Experience with automotive standards and frameworks such as APQP, PPAP, or PFMEA.
Proficiency with simulation and modeling software such as FlexSim or similar.
Experience with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis tools.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification; Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Creo, or other facility layout and design tools.

Responsibilities

Analyze manufacturing processes, workflows, and systems to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
Design and implement optimized production layouts, work cells, and material-flow strategies.
Lead and support new process introduction activities, including process planning, documentation, time studies, and production-readiness assessments.
Identify, evaluate, and integrate automation tools and technologies into manufacturing operations.
Develop and maintain standard work documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, time and motion studies, and capacity analyses.
Apply value stream mapping, line balancing, ergonomic analysis, and simulation modeling to drive operational improvements.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, program management, and supply chain teams to support production goals and schedules.
Develop and track KPIs to measure process performance and improvement outcomes.
Support facility planning, equipment layout, and capital project justification activities.
Conduct make/buy analyses, capacity planning, and resource utilization studies.
Assist in developing labor standards and production-rate estimates for program planning and cost proposals.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to production personnel.