Senior Principal Industrial Engineer
About The Position
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what's possible. Here you'll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge? We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between. As our dedicated Industrial Engineer, you will systematically identify and eliminate production constraints to drive measurable cost savings and throughput improvements across all manufacturing programs. Using a combination of hands-on analysis (time studies, motion studies, value stream mapping) and data-driven methods (ERP data pulls, process simulation, agentic AI tools), you will own the continuous improvement roadmap for the site — turning observations into action and delivering results to the shop floor. This Industrial Engineering role is new to the Marion site, giving the selected candidate significant freedom to define how Industrial Engineering will support and shape our operations moving forward. The position also offers substantial exposure to Senior Leadership, with opportunities to lead and support projects at other GDMS locations, including the precision optics facility in Cullman, Alabama. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious self-starter to gain meaningful experience and visibility as an Industrial Engineer within the Aerospace and Defense industry. What you'll experience: Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next Opportunities to gain new knowledge — as it's discovered Ownership of site-wide continuous improvement goals with the autonomy to drive change from the shop floor up
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Proficiency in lean manufacturing concepts including theory of constraints, waste reduction, value stream mapping, and 6S
- Experience gathering and analyzing production data to identify process constraints, develop capital/expense justifications with supporting ROIs, and lead root cause corrective action (RCCA) events
- Working knowledge of 2D/3D modeling software (e.g., Catia, AutoCAD) and production process simulation tools (e.g., SIMIO, Delmia)
- Experience supporting the setup of new manufacturing work cells, including facility layout optimization, material storage analysis, and visual management systems (shadowboards, custom racking)
Nice To Haves
- Ability to translate the voice of the customer (production employees) into actionable improvement projects and visual management systems
- Experience building and managing metrics to track, predict, and improve production performance
- Utilization of agentic AI tools such as Claude Code to rapidly analyze data, draw conclusions, and solve for constraints
- Lean / Six Sigma Certification or APICS Certification
Responsibilities
- Systematically identify and eliminate production constraints to drive measurable cost savings and throughput improvements across all manufacturing programs.
- Own the continuous improvement roadmap for the site — turning observations into action and delivering results to the shop floor.
- Lead and support projects at other GDMS locations.
- Determine theoretical best output of production processes and establish best-standard goals to drive continuous performance gains.
Benefits
- Highly competitive benefits
- Flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
