Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineering (Industrial Engineer)

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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering (Industrial Engineer) Job Code: 42600 Job Location: Camden, AR Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours day, 4 days a week Job Description We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to support operations within a complex rocket motor manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for improving manufacturing performance, optimizing production flow, enhancing efficiency, and supporting safe, quality-driven operations in a highly regulated and technically demanding environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, manufacturing experience, and a continuous improvement mindset. We are scaling strategically with speed and precision, making this an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to delivering for our customers. Essential Functions: Support the development of “greenfield” facility layouts with optimized product flow Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, throughput, and quality Evaluate production flow, facility layout, labor utilization, and material movement to optimize operations Support capacity planning, line balancing, and production scheduling to meet business and customer requirements Monitor and report key manufacturing performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities Conduct time studies, productivity assessments, and workflow analysis Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis tools Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve operational performance Support introduction of new products, equipment, and manufacturing processes into production Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements Provide on-floor manufacturing support and recommend solutions to complex production challenges Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, or other regulated manufacturing environments Familiarity with rocket motor manufacturing or similarly complex production systems Six Sigma certification and/or Lean certification Knowledge of capacity analysis, production scheduling, and continuous improvement methods Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or Python Knowledge of facility optimization, discrete event simulation, or advanced industrial engineering methods Experience supporting complex, high-reliability, or highly regulated manufacturing operations Strong knowledge of process improvement, production planning, capacity analysis, and manufacturing performance metrics Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills Effective written and verbal communication skills #LI-WN1