Industrial Engineer / Master Scheduler

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision 100% CLIENT PAID Medical Dental Vision

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Develop, maintain, and execute the master production schedule to support operational goals and customer delivery requirements.

• Design, develop, and optimize efficient manufacturing processes for both new and existing products.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to integrate new machinery, equipment, and technologies into production operations.

• Assist in developing and improving production scheduling processes to ensure timely delivery and optimal resource utilization.

• Implement level-loading strategies to balance workloads, improve capacity planning, and maximize throughput.

• Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and process evaluations to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.

• Lead initiatives to rapidly scale production volumes while maintaining quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

• Apply lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational performance.

• Monitor and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including aerospace manufacturing requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; startup manufacturing experience preferred.

• Proven experience developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and workflows.

• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, capacity planning, and level-loading techniques.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.