About the role

  • Senior leader focused on designing and optimizing production operations systems at HII. Collaborating with technology and product groups to improve manufacturing efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Designing, optimizing, and governing the systems, methods, and flows that underpin production operations across all hardware programs
  • Partnering with technology and product business groups to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enable cost-effective scale-up of complex defense systems
  • Leading cross-functional teams to apply industrial engineering methods to make production operations more efficient, repeatable, and resilient
  • Developing and owning capacity planning models that account for demand variability
  • Establishing and monitoring manufacturing performance dashboards

Requirements

  • 10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, or related field; or 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field
  • 12+ years of progressive industrial engineering experience (8 with Master’s degree), with a minimum of 4 years in a senior or leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment with exposure to government customer requirements and oversight
  • High-complexity low volume manufacturing with a focus on short interval active control through structure, visibility, heuristics, and performance management
  • Deep expertise in production systems analysis, including value stream mapping, line balancing, capacity planning, and constraint identification using Theory of Constraints (TOC) and similar frameworks
  • Proficiency in discrete-event simulation tools (e.g., Arena, FlexSim, AnyLogic or Plant Simulation)
  • Strong quantitative background in work measurement and labor standards, including time studies, predetermined motion time systems (PMTS/MTM), and methods-time measurement sufficient to support cost estimating and EAC development
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing Lean production systems, including pull/kanban systems, one-piece flow cells, 5S, visual management, and structured Kaizen event facilitation
  • Familiarity with statistical process tools (SPC, process capability analysis, Gage R&R) and their application to monitoring and improving production output quality; experience with Minitab or equivalent preferred
  • Experience with facility layout design and material flow analysis using digital tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio, or dedicated plant layout software)
  • Strong command of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
  • Familiarity with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) criteria and the DoD Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) process, including MRL 5–8 gate reviews
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing executions systems (MES) and production scheduling tools
  • Familiarity with DCMA surveillance, CPSR processes, and government quality assurance requirements (e.g., ISO 9000 series)
  • Proven ability to develop and retain high-performing industrial engineering teams in a fast-paced production environment
  • Track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders, including program managers, manufacturing engineers, supply chain, and executive leadership, to drive operational improvements

Benefits

  • best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
  • wellness resources
  • employee assistance programs
  • Savings Plan Options (401(k))
  • financial planning tools
  • life insurance
  • employee discounts
  • paid holidays and paid time off
  • tuition reimbursement
  • early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

Job title

Director of Industrial Manufacturing Engineering

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$163,956 - $275,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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