What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at FMI Aerostructures (Forrest Machining)?

Job Type Full-time Description

FMI Aerostructures is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to join our dynamic team in the aerostructures industry. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for the machining of aluminum and titanium structures. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in aerospace manufacturing, with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a similar role.

Who is FMI?

FMI Aerostructures is one of the largest independent manufacturing businesses serving the aerospace & defense industry. Our 250-member team has been a trusted supply chain partner that manufactures critical structural components and complex assemblies for major aerospace players for over 40 years.

Why FMI makes a difference?

Customers are at the center of everything at FMI. We are excited that this team can work with key partners like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin using our critical components to help important new aerospace programs take flight. Our machinists are the best in the industry, and we are investing to support their continued success. When they win, our customers win.

Why FMI could be the right fit for your career?

This is an opportunity to work locally for a long-standing, stable business that is investing to grow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

This position will be responsible for managing and leading continuous improvement projects and be a "leader of change"
Will be responsible for driving a culture of sustainable continuous improvement, operational excellence and delivering on business goals and objectives
Manage a portfolio of lean projects directed at reducing waste and improving quality to provide greater value
Train and lead cross-functional continuous improvement teams; focusing on measurable quality, service and cost improvement
Design and build robust scalable processes
Champion change and drive results through a collaborative, engaging and hands-on approach
Train, coach and motivate personnel in the understanding and adoption of new principles and techniques

Drive the standardization of processes and the implementation of metrics and best practices

6 months-1 year expirience within the field

Requirements

Educational Qualification :

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)

Experience introducing continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment

Strong written and presentation skills

Superior problem solving and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative)

Experience in change management

A great facilitator, able to speak to both the shop floor and senior leaders

Experience in supplier management

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity / M / F / disability / protected veteran status Salary Description $70,000-$95,000 based on experience

Salary : $70,000 - $95,000

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