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Industrial Engineer - Lean Practitioner

Viasat · Tempe, AZ

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Level
Engineer
Team
Lean / CI
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
35+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level continuous improvement role at Viasat (industrial) in Tempe, AZ. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing and improving the performance of manufacturing lines.

They ask for
35+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Continuous Improvement roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$150k.

Median of the low and high ends of 129 live postings that list pay, out of 389 continuous improvement openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Arizona plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 7 other live lean / ci postings in Arizona.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 75%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 25%
  • Kaizen 25%
  • Value stream mapping 25%
  • Power BI / Tableau 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 35+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Viasat

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

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    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
    • Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from ViasatAs posted on their careers site.Show

responsibilities

will include gathering and analyzing manufacturing data, running simulations in ProModel, identifying areas for improvement, and presenting your findings. Expect to engage with multi-functional teams to collect data, explain insights, and support solution implementation. Solutions in scope include floor layout, resource optimization, flow development, visual management, tiered management, and many other Lean guidelines. Given demand, you will also be asked to support similar analyses for outsourced programs at suppliers globally (however, at a reduced scale of implementation engagement). You will conduct an assessment of capacity and capability to ensure the schedule. Your tactful collection of manufacturing line data and clear messaging to joint leadership teams will be critical for award volume, investment, and program outcomes. From on-the-floor observations to troubleshooting real-time challenges to supplier assessment, your work will focus on driving efficiency and supporting the seamless operations of Viasat’s most critical manufacturing lines. Each day will offer new opportunities to learn, innovate, and make a measurable impact. What you'll need 4-8 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, process improvement, Continuous Improvement or similar role Deep exposure to Discrete Event Simulation and preferably ProModel Proven track record to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences with professional poise and business maturity Proven track record to own and lead change implementation Broad understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and other Industrial Engineering methodologies Mindfulness and personal charisma to earn respect and influence decisions Bachelor's or Master's in a technical field (such as Industrial Systems Engineering, Process Build, Operations Research, Engineering Management, or a similar degree), or equivalent experience Up to 15% travel (

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About us One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team. What you'll do As an Industrial Engineer (IE) – Lean Practitioner at Viasat you are joining a growing and dynamic group of Lean Practitioners. You will be integrated into the onsite IE team in Tempe, AZ and across the organization. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing and improving the performance of manufacturing lines. Your primary tool will be Discrete Event Analysis using ProModel. Partnering with a Senior Industrial Engineer as needed, you will identify inefficiencies, design data-driven solutions, and implement process improvements to drive operational excellence. You will work on optimizing workflows, minimizing waste, and enhancing overall productivity while contributing to Lean initiatives that foster a culture of continuous improvement. This role provides an opportunity to directly impact the success of the organization while building your technical expertise and problem-solving skills. The day-to-day Your daily

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