Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer, Armtec Defense Technologies

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom.

Job Summary

The Industrial Engineer is a hands-on problem solver and process optimizer responsible for driving operational excellence. This role applies Lean manufacturing principles, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Industrial Engineer leads initiatives that enhance productivity, eliminate waste, and enable sustainable, high-efficiency operations aligned with company goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lean and Continuous Improvement
• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste elimination projects.
• Establish standard work, visual management, and 5S systems to sustain performance.
• Apply Lean tools such as Kanban and root cause analysis to reduce downtime and cost.
• Process Optimization
• Analyze cycle time, scrap, and yield data to identify and implement process improvements.
• Optimize layouts, workflows, and ergonomics for productivity and safety.
• Support automation, additive manufacturing, and modern tools that enhance efficiency.
• Align new equipment requirements with operational workflows, performance targets, and maintenance needs to ensure seamless implementation.
• Technical Problem Solving
• Diagnose and correct process or equipment issues to ensure consistent quality.
• Partner with safety, operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering to implement robust solutions.
• Ensure processes meet design intent, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Collaboration and Project Leadership
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to align improvement goals.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept to implementation with clear metrics.
• Support sourcing, proposals, and technical documentation to ensure manufacturability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with application of Lean production methodologies, including pull systems and kanbans, to smooth production flow and meet takt.
• Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Green Belt or Lean Professional certification preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.

Armtec Competencies

Demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies as an employee: customer focus, ethics and values, problem solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.

Education & Professional Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 4-year degree in industrial engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience in an engineering role in a lean manufacturing environment.

Work Hours & Travel

• 4/10 work week M-Th and ability to support off-hours periodically as production needs require.

To Apply

Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet