Industrial Engineer 1

Position Overview

The Industrial Engineer (IE) is responsible for optimizing efficiency, reducing waste, and increasing productivity in the company’s manufacturing system. The IE will design production layouts and processes that boost productivity and quality standards, while reviewing current schedules and estimating production costs. This role requires strong technical, analytical, and communication skills to work effectively with team members, managers, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Improvement: Analyze workflows to identify inefficiencies and apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste.
• Workplace Design: Design and optimize facility layouts considering space utilization, material flow, ergonomics, and safety.
• Production Planning: Utilize production schedules to maximize productivity while optimizing resource allocation.
• Quality Control: Implement quality control procedures in partnership with quality teams to ensure high standards are met.
• Data Analysis: Use data analysis tools to gather, interpret, and report on process performance for informed decision-making.
• Project Management: Lead or support project management efforts by coordinating tasks, timelines, and budgets.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field and/or equivalent military experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or quality/process improvement roles.
• 3+ years of experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, SQL, or Python.
• Power BI expertise is a must.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits eligibility starts on your first day as a full-time employee at Universal Avionics.
• Medical insurance with multiple plan options, including a low-deductible PPO.
• Preventive care covered at 100%.
• Affordable copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and prescriptions.
• Teladoc virtual care access.
• Vision coverage through VSP (includes exams, frames, and lenses).
• Dental insurance covering preventive, basic, and major services.
• 401(k) with immediate safe harbor match (100% match on up to 4% of pay after 60 days).
• Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays (including a week in December).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Wellness programs including One Pass Select (discounted access to gyms, fitness apps, and more).
• Travel assistance and employee discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering up to 3 free counseling visits per issue/year through Reliance Matrix and up to 6 free counseling sessions per issue/year through Health Advocate, covering mental health, financial, legal, work-life, medical navigation, and life coaching support.
• And more!