Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer, Armtec Defense Technologies

Company Profile

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE : TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec produces subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom.

Job Overview

Title : Industrial Engineer | Family Job : Engineering | Reports to : Director of Engineering | Works with : Mid-level managers and supervisors, peer engineers, operators, technicians, and suppliers | Location : Lillington, North Carolina | Type : Full-Time

Job Summary

The Industrial Engineer is a hands-on problem solver and process optimizer responsible for driving operational excellence. This role applies Lean manufacturing principles, data-driven analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Industrial Engineer leads initiatives that enhance productivity, eliminate waste, and enable sustainable, high-efficiency operations aligned with company goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste elimination projects
• Establish standard work, visual management, and 5S systems to sustain performance
• Apply Lean tools such as Kanban and root cause analysis to reduce downtime and cost
• Analyze cycle time, scrap, and yield data to identify and implement process improvements
• Optimize layouts, workflows, and ergonomics for productivity and safety
• Support automation, additive manufacturing, and modern tools that enhance efficiency
• Align new equipment requirements with operational workflows, performance targets, and maintenance needs to ensure seamless implementation
• Diagnose and correct process or equipment issues to ensure consistent quality
• Partner with safety, operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering to implement robust solutions
• Ensure processes meet design intent, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to align improvement goals
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept to implementation with clear metrics
• Support sourcing, proposals, and technical documentation to ensure manufacturability

Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience Requirements

Minimum 4-year degree in industrial engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience in an engineering role in a lean manufacturing environment.

Work Hours & Travel

4 / 10 work week M-Th and ability to support off-hours periodically as production needs require.

To Apply

Please apply online on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / Disability / Protected Vet

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