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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

Senior Industrial Engineer

Salary

$107,000 - $157,500 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to play a critical role in designing and optimizing production processes for large-scale satellite production systems.

As an Industrial Engineer, you will improve productivity, reduce lead time, and maximize space utilization through effective implementation of Lean principles.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the team in improving productivity, reducing lead time, and maximizing space utilization through effective implementation of Lean principles;
  • Develop process flow models to analyze production system behaviour and synchronise output with other elements of the company;
  • Leverage advanced industrial engineering knowledge and a strong understanding of Lean principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives;
  • Utilise Continuous Improvement tools to identify opportunities and lead projects aimed at optimising operational costs and maximising the use of manpower, equipment, space, and investments;
  • Work independently with manufacturing, quality, and R&D engineers to identify and implement equipment and process improvements, as well as enhancements in workspaces;
  • Implement corporate-level processes that are aligned with organisational vision and goals.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field;
  • 6+ years in industrial engineering, manufacturing optimisation, or process improvement within the automotive industry;
  • Strong expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies;
  • Strong expertise in budgeting, cost analysis, and ROI calculations for capital improvement projects;
  • Experience with ERP and MES systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) for manufacturing data analysis;
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification;
  • Lean Manufacturing Certification;
  • Certified Industrial Engineer (CIE) or Project Management Professional (PMP);
  • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation.

Benefits:

  • Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities;
  • Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs;
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work.

Salary Range:

  • Level 3: $107,000 - $157,500;
  • Level 4: $130,900 - $192,500.

Skills

Nice to have

  • Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Lean Manufacturing Certification
  • CIE
  • PMP
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