Description:
At Company, Industrial Engineers are leaders in innovation, development, evaluation, and implementation of methods and systems that support complex manufacturing processes. This team plays a critical role in designing, stabilizing, improving, and transforming production systems to achieve world-class operational excellence for some of the world’s most sophisticated aircraft and defense platforms.
You will support a collaborative environment with multi-disciplinary teams that take pride in developing, integrating, testing, and delivering innovative solutions.
Program Focus • This role supports Apache Helicopter production within Company Defense, Space & Security (BDS). Candidates will work on low-volume assembly for large-scale platforms, ensuring precision and efficiency in a dynamic environment. • Position Responsibilities • Apply industrial engineering concepts, approaches, and techniques to products, processes, and services. • Develop plant and equipment layouts, capacity plans, accident prevention measures, and workflow sequencing. • Design, maintain, and optimize production systems by integrating design, supply base, facilities, equipment, and personnel. • Conduct workflow analysis; develop models, databases, and spreadsheets for data analysis and metrics. • Research, design, and implement process improvements to enhance schedule performance, reduce cost, and improve quality. • Support execution planning using project management, scheduling, and shop load practices. • Provide production, supply chain logistics, performance visibility, and recovery planning support. • Ensure compliance with industry safety, design standards, and ergonomic guidelines. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. • Industrial Engineering or similar experience (Production/Manufacturing Engineering). • Typically 3+ years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications • Experience with low-volume assembly on large-scale platforms (rotorcraft, military aircraft, or similar). • Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma. • Discrete Event Simulation Software (Simio, ProModel). • Constraint-Based Scheduling Software (Aurora, MS Project). • Job Scheduling and Sequencing. • NX/Unigraphics or other 3D CAD tools. • APQP and PFMEA. • Teamcenter tools (PDM, Process Simulate, Manufacturing Process Planner).
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Job Number:
377293
Job Location:
Mesa, AZ
Rate:
TBD
Duration:
12 - months
Start Date:
ASAP
Input Date:
12/15/2025
Last Updated:
12/15/2025
Firm Name:
CTS INTERNATIONAL
Address:
160 NW GILMAN BLVD STE 250
City, State:
ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Phone:
425/451-0051
Fax Phone:
425/635-7630
Email:cjhunter@ctsinternational.com Website:www.ctsinternational.com
