Piper Aircraft · 16 hours ago
Senior Industrial Engineer
Vero Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expPiper Aircraft is a company focused on enhancing manufacturing processes and safety. The Senior Industrial Engineer will identify and implement improvements to reduce waste and enhance quality and efficiency in manufacturing operations.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Daniel Clark
Responsibilities
Promote and apply lean tools (5S, kaizen, 7 wastes, value stream mapping)
Train and coach company staff in lean tools and implementation
Participate and facilitate kaizen events and train others on how to facilitate events
Measure lean implementation results with data supported metrics
Establish production takt times for assembly areas and create production schedules
Calculate production manpower requirements. Validate system generated manpower data and present to management
Optimize work sequencing and workflow through machines/work centers
Create standard manufacturing procedures for critical and high skill operations
Conduct workflow, capacity, quantitative, and throughput analyses
Establish time study process & data analysis methods for determination of labor hour standards
Establish and maintain AutoCAD drawing standards and guidelines for facility layouts
Utilize AutoCAD and SketchUp for layouts, line flow and facility models
Coordinate implementation of approved facility changes with manufacturing, facilities, production control, quality assurance, and management
Prepare drawings indicating flow of people, materials and information
Independently execute and promote problem solving techniques that identify root causes and effective solutions
Utilize data analysis to make decisions changing production methods to increase efficiency and reduce costs
Manage production readiness, launches, and installations of new equipment, processes, or products
Provide ROI calculations and cost justifications for capital expenditures
Train other Industrial Engineers on essential job functions to prepare them for increased responsibilities and project demands
Interface with production operators, middle and upper management, and vendors
Keep abreast of latest technologies in Industrial Engineering
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering required
Seven years industry experience, preferably in aircraft manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Computer aided design (CAD), Microsoft Project and Office literacy are required to perform the duties of this position
The employee must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form
Company
Piper Aircraft
Piper Aircraft, Inc., is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, located at the Vero Beach Municipal Airport in Vero Beach
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Danny Markford
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mesha Hearst SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-08-14
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