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L3Harris Technologies · 1 month ago

Principal Industrial Engineer

Palm Bay, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, dedicated to delivering end-to-end technology solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Industrial Engineer to develop advanced production plans, analyze data for process improvements, and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative environment.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement advanced production plans and schedules to meet organizational goals

Analyze complex data sets to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements in production processes

Utilize industrial engineering principles to design and optimize workflows, layouts, and resource allocation

Lead the development of predictive models to forecast production needs and capacity requirements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of production plans with business objectives

Mentor and guide junior engineers and production planners in best practices and advanced techniques

Stay current with industry trends and advancements to continuously improve production planning processes

Expand deployment of flow lines and HPU implementations to realize additional savings of at least $4M / positive EACs

Optimize site layouts and process designs to increase COTD %

Run site simulations to model and analyze processes, anticipating and addressing bottlenecks, optimizing production scenarios (workflow and resource allocation), and achieving lead time reduction (additional throughput/less COPQ)

25% travel required

Qualification

Industrial EngineeringProduction PlanningPredictive ModelingProcess ImprovementData AnalysisWorkflow OptimizationLean Six SigmaProject ManagementAnalytical MindsetIndustry TrendsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsMentoring SkillsAttention to DetailTechnical Writing

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience

Proven experience as an Industrial Engineer, preferably in a senior role

Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex data problems

Proficiency in complex production planning and scheduling

Expertise in using industrial engineering principles to optimize workflows and resource allocation

Experience with predictive modeling and forecasting

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Experience applying Industrial Engineering principles to improve manufacturing systems, including facilities planning, capacity planning, and production plan creation

Experience with process improvement tools including Lean, Six Sigma, 6S, or Kaizen

Candidate must have an analytical mindset and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience developing analytical tools and models is required (e.g., operations research, forecasting models, Python/SQL, throughput simulation software, Power BI)