JOB TITLE: Industrial Engineer
LOCATION: Ocala, FL
PAY RATE: $62.26/hour
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: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Lead and champion a facility-wide 6S (Sort, Set-in-Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety) and Value Stream Mapping transformation to embed Lean Manufacturing principles across daily operations.
Design, launch, and sustain a comprehensive 6S program across the entire manufacturing facility.
Conduct baseline 6S audits, establish visual management standards, and implement daily, weekly, and monthly audit cycles.
Develop and enforce 6S policies, procedures, checklists, and visual signage to support plant-wide standardization and engagement.
Map current value streams to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
Redesign workstations, equipment layouts, and production flow to support Lean principles, cellular manufacturing, and optimized space utilization.
Eliminate waste related to motion, transportation, inventory, waiting, defects, overprocessing, and underutilized talent through organized work cells and Lean initiatives.
Lead Kaizen events focused on waste elimination, 6S improvements, and Value Stream Mapping efforts.
Measure and report cost savings, productivity improvements, and operational efficiencies resulting from Lean initiatives.
Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and performance metrics to monitor 6S progress and corrective actions.
Train, mentor, and coach frontline teams to drive ownership and sustain 6S and continuous improvement practices.
Facilitate ongoing 6S governance meetings, maintain employee suggestion systems, and recognize team successes to reinforce cultural transformation.
Collaborate with operations, manufacturing, and leadership teams to maximize space, equipment, and workforce utilization.
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of experience leading 6S/5S programs in large-scale manufacturing environments.
Minimum 5 years of experience redesigning plant layouts to support Lean manufacturing flow and 6S implementation.
Minimum 5 years of experience facilitating Value Stream Mapping workshops and driving process improvements.
Minimum 5 years of experience in CCA (Circuit Card Assembly) Manufacturing.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Cable & Harness Manufacturing.
Demonstrated success driving Lean transformation, waste elimination, and operational efficiency improvements.
Strong leadership, facilitation, communication, and change management skills.
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent Lean/Continuous Improvement certification preferred.
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.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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