Senior Methods Engineer
Core
Designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, production lines, and lean systems for autonomous defense system production.
Role type
Senior Methods Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Production line designs, internal flow systems, work instructions, and process standards for defense hardware.
Domain
Defense manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Required skills
Industrial/Mechanical/Production Engineering, shopfloor operations, time studies, ERP automation, lean manufacturing (5S, kaizen), process documentation, ramp-up management
Preferred skills
New plant launch experience, new product introduction (NPI) experience, automation roadmap development
Technologies
ERP systems, time study tools, 5S methodology, kaizen frameworks
Responsibilities
Conduct shopfloor walks and performance standups to catch issues early; update routing and work instructions; contribute to automation roadmap; manage continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC