Job ID: 114338 Location: Dallas TX Schedule: 9/80
The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.
Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for implementing continuous improvement tools to enhance Quality/ Yield, reduce Cost, and improve Productivity/Schedule. Initiate and lead lean manufacturing process improvement projects.
Specify and implement equipment and processes including efficient layout and optimization of material and information flows.
Design shop / visual aid tooling to assist production.
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing methodologies for waste reduction, 5S, Standard Work, TAKT, Pull System, single piece flow, Value Stream Mapping, cell design, and manufacturing flow.
Demonstrates technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership.
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
Coordinate layout and work station move activities. Prepares time estimates for proposed projects and evaluates time factors.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
Other duties as assigned
Office environment, day shift. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Travel up to 20 per year
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering5+ years applicable engineering experience with 3+ years experience in direct Industrial EngineeringLean SIx Sigma Green Belt Certification required. Black Belt perferable.Experience leading teams and projectsSuccessfully completed Kaizen projectsSpecialties may include manufacturing, production, industrial, welding, tooling, testing, processing, software, and roboticsStrong proficiency using project management tools such as Project Charters and Gantt Charts preferredDemonstrated ability of handling, analyzing, and presenting large volume of data utilizing statistical analysis tools like MS Excel, Minitab or JMP.Experience in fast paced, high volume environments including multi-site operating experience strongly preferred.Knowledge of engineering processes including engineering change control, engineering labor standards and methodologies.Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.Skills in the use of Autocad, Arena, Promodel, or other simulation programs preferred.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in written form to both technical and non-technical audiences, especially regarding manufacturing processes, engineering issues and proposed changes and dispositions
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
