Role Overview:
The Industrial Engineer will analyze, design, and optimize production workflows, equipment layouts, labor utilization, and product flow in an aerospace manufacturing environment. This role involves hands-on process improvement, time studies, capacity analysis, and continuous optimization of shop-floor operations.
Key Responsibilities:- Analyze and design sequence of operations and workflow to improve production efficiency
- Optimize equipment layouts, workstations, and plant flow for maximum productivity
- Establish methods to maximize utilization of production facilities, tools, and personnel
- Support accident-prevention measures and safety improvement initiatives
- Conduct studies related to cost control, cost reduction, inventory management, and production records
- Develop and implement optimized product flow based on data analysis
- Assist facilities engineering in planning and designing new/modified facilities
- Develop and provide time standards, standard work, and work instructions for shop-floor operations
- Perform capacity analysis, tool/equipment utilization studies, and line balancing
- Conduct trend analysis of production KPIs to identify improvement opportunities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, etc.)Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to drive efficiency
- Mandatory Skills & QualificationsBE/BTech/MTech/MS in Aerospace / Industrial / Mechanical Engineering1–4 years of hands-on experience in Industrial Engineering
- Strong aerospace domain understanding
- Practical experience with:
- Time studies
- Line balancing
- Capacity planning
- Production layout optimization
- Shop-floor process improvement
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
- Strong analytical and documentation skills
Nice-to-Have
Experience in composite or metallic aerospace manufacturing
Exposure to SAP, MES, or production monitoring systems
Familiarity with FAA/EASA-regulated work environments
