Industrial Engineer Lead

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries.

We are looking for an Industrial Engineer Lead to join our growing team.

This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State.

The Industrial Engineer Lead is responsible for optimizing complex systems, processes, and operations to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality. They analyze workflows, eliminate waste, and implement cost-effective solutions across manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain operations. Industrial Engineers utilize data analysis, process simulation, and lean manufacturing principles to enhance overall performance and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation within an organization.

The following essential job functions are performed as an Industrial Engineer:

• •Analyzes material usage to optimize Material Selection and Plant-wide Standardization in an effort to reduce costs
• •Works to improve process flow and optimization of movement through bottle necks and general practices (e.g. autoclave, OPF workflow)
• •Uses the philosophy and practices of 5S to create tools and methodology that work within Janicki's dynamic shop environment

• •Optimizes and standardizes workflow and Project Team interaction with production
• •Leverages ERP tools to control workflow
• •Communicates and Trains method improvements to global community

Develop and Maintain a Janicki Manufacturing Method

• •Creates, manages, and leads process and program specific continuous improvement initiatives, including events to ensure they are established with cross functional buy in
• •Evaluates and reduces waste in programs and processes through training and experience, to gain familiarity in said program/process, and uses knowledge/wisdom gained to identify improvement opportunities
• •Creates a Janicki style of Lean Manufacturing that incorporates the JI culture to progress the company towards higher efficiency and a better working environment.
• •Works to stabilize processes statistically, in order to better understand the behavior of the system, and then use the Scientific Method to implement improvements

• •Evaluates the use of all Plant wide equipment in order to optimize workflow, processes, capabilities, and uses through the Scientific Method
• •Provides an IE perspective and input in the purchasing and implementation of new equipment and software into the shop floor.
• •Works with automation, facilities, and maintenance to provide solutions for quality, workflow, and general plant optimization

• •Lead and oversee engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
• •Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and risk assessments.
• •Coordinate cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and supply chain, to achieve project objectives
• •Utilize data-driven decision making to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality
• •Monitor project performance using key metrics, providing regular status updates to stakeholders
• •Identify and mitigate potential project risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies
• •Facilitate communication between departments to ensure seamless execution and successful project outcomes

• •Performs other duties as assigned
• •Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors
• •Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

• •Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• •Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• •HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contr