Neon Aero · 13 hours ago
Staff Industrial Engineer
Manchester, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $124K/yr
6+ years expNeon Aero is redefining the aerospace industry by leveraging automation and AI-driven tools to innovate and enhance production capabilities. The Staff Industrial Engineer will lead initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and systems, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
Lead industrial engineering strategy, standard methodologies, and best practices to support site performance
Design and optimize manufacturing processes, facility layouts, material flow, and labor standards
Develop and maintain capacity models, line balances, takt times, and production simulations
Partner with Operations and Engineering on new product introductions, capital projects, and factory scaling
Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving tools
Analyze production data to identify constraints and reduce waste—improving throughput, quality, and cost
Mentor and provide technical leadership as a subject matter expert across cross-functional teams
Own site-wide risk management and regulatory compliance programs, including hazard assessments, incident investigations, contractor safety, and regulatory inspections
Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) elements where applicable, including management of change, job hazard analysis, training, and emergency planning
Strengthen safety culture through standard work, audits, gemba walks, and employee engagement
Lead Industrial Engineering training, emergency preparedness, and environmental programs, including waste, stormwater, and sustainability initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in an industrial engineering role within a manufacturing environment
Strong expertise in Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, line balancing, and capacity planning
Experience supporting high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments
Proficiency with data analysis, modeling, and simulation tools
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority
Demonstrated ability to build and implement Industrial Engineering programs from the ground up
Strong project management, investigation, and cross-functional leadership skills
Industrial engineering methods, manufacturing systems design, and operational optimization
Data-driven analysis, modeling, and complex problem-solving
Ability to influence, collaborate, and lead across all organizational levels
Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset
Work Environment: On-site at a manufacturing and R&D facility in the aerospace & defense sector; routine floor presence required
Physical Requirements: Ability to walk manufacturing floors, access equipment areas, wear required PPE; occasional lifting of safety or monitoring equipment
Security Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Work may be conducted in ITAR-regulated or classified environments
Workload: Fast-paced, project-driven environment with shifting priorities based on program milestones and customer needs
Technology Use: Extensive use of specialized software development tools, simulation environments, and version control systems
Preferred
Master's degree preferred; professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Benefits
Full health benefits (health, vision, dental, 401K)
Company
Neon Aero
Neon Mission Neon exists to bring the values of speed, scale, and innovation to aerospace in a model that runs counter to the industry in its current state.
Founded in 2025Irvine, CA, US
51-200 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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