JOB TITLE: Industrial Engineer / Master Scheduler
LOCATION: Columbia, MO
SALARY: $85,000-100,000/year
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
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).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience integrating new machinery, equipment, or technologies into manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation and additive manufacturing.
Proficiency with manufacturing software tools for scheduling, production planning, and process optimization.
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.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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