Industrial Engineer

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Position Summary

Fairbanks Morse is looking for an Industrial Engineer to join our team. They will lead continuous improvement initiatives by partnering with cross functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supplier Chain, Materials Management and Program Management to achieve organizational business goals and objectives.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to improve existing manufacturing processes with the outcome of improved quality, cost reduction and increase productivity
• Incorporate Lean principles into process improvement and implementation of new technology
• Develop standard work, control plans and inspection methods for new and existing products
• Work cross-functionally with various teams to meet organizational objectives
• Monitors, analyzes, and maintains key performance indicators to assess areas for opportunity
• Facilitate and lead problem solving efforts to identify root cause and implementation of countermeasures
• Develops solutions to a variety of routine problems using computer and logic-based methods
• Work within environmental safety and health regulations in an effort to provide a safe work environment.

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, or related engineering field
• 3-5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing facility or relevant experience
• Strong project management skills and proven motivation to drive results
• Toolbox which includes time study, plant layout, root cause analysis, critical path methodology
• Proven project driven results
• Ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred
• Written and Verbal communication including technical writing skills
• Ability to use Microsoft suite programs

Travel: < 5%

Language: English

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled