Industrial Engineer

Job Title: Industrial Engineer 

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $110,000-$125,000/yr 

In this position, you will develop methods to maximize the use of production facilities and personnel, enabling employees to perform at their best.  You will support operational and strategic excellence approaches to ensure business success by developing, sustaining, and continuously improving business processes and customer satisfaction. You will collect and evaluate operational, service, and performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement, including waste reduction, streamlining workflows, and optimizing resource utilization. 
• Design and implement new or improved manufacturing systems, processes, and layouts to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality. 
• Diagram and evaluate new and existing processes, develop metrics that provide data for process measurement, and identify indicators to drive future improvement opportunities
• Collect and analyze data related to production processes, including time studies, work sampling, and statistical data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement. 
• Estimate production costs, identify cost-saving measures, and evaluate the impact of design changes on expenditures. 
• Implement quality control measures, establish quality standards, and ensure that products meet established specifications. 
• Develop and manage inventory control systems to minimize waste, reduce holding costs, and ensure timely delivery of materials. 
• Ensure that work processes are safe and ergonomic and address any potential safety hazards. 
• Collaborate with other departments, such as production, engineering, and quality assurance, to develop and implement solutions. 
• Manage projects related to process improvements, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution. 
• Work with our manufacturing operations team and supporting organizations to ensure Lean Manufacturing principles are incorporated into factory design and layout
• Plan and implement process improvement initiatives, such as Lean or Six Sigma
• Research and analyze best practices for techniques and processes
• Help ensure that the company's financial goals are met through timely completion of projects, process improvements, overhead reduction and other initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree on Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent discipline is required; a relevant advanced degree is desirable.
• 2-4 years of industrial engineering experience, preferably in an aerospace or precision manufacturing environment is required. 
• Attention to detail and strong analytical, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), with Visio and ERP system experience desired
• Experience working with SQL & Power BI is a plus.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Green/Black Belt, Lean and Six Sigma certifications desired.
• Ability to take on multiple projects at once that vary in nature while prioritizing according to Company needs.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).