Shape the Future of Manufacturing Excellence: Industrial Engineer Opportunity in Aviation

Are you passionate about Lean Manufacturing, process optimization, and driving operational excellence?

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation industry innovator to find a motivated Industrial Engineer who is ready to make a measurable impact on manufacturing performance. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-visibility projects that improve efficiency, enhance quality, and support the production of world-class aerospace products.

Position: Industrial Engineer

Location: Orangeburg, SC

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (4-Month Assignment)

Pay Rate: Starting at $37.39/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, primarily 1st shift, with business needs requiring observations and support across all three shifts

Make an Impact Where Engineering Meets Innovation

As an Industrial Engineer, you will play a critical role in improving manufacturing stability, productivity, and performance. You'll collaborate with production, manufacturing, engineering, and support teams to analyze workflows, establish time standards, identify improvement opportunities, and implement Lean principles that drive measurable results.

Your insights and recommendations will directly influence operational efficiency, scheduling accuracy, quality performance, and the overall success of aerospace manufacturing operations.

What You'll Do

Analyze and Improve Manufacturing Processes

• Conduct work observations and time studies to validate current labor standards and production performance.
  
• Develop and document new time standards to support the implementation of advanced scheduling software.
  
• Analyze workflow, throughput, capacity, and resource utilization to identify improvement opportunities.
  
• Evaluate value-added versus non-value-added activities and recommend process enhancements.
  

Drive Lean Manufacturing Initiatives

• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and Industrial Engineering methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on schedule performance, cost reduction, and product quality.
  
• Assist in creating, deploying, and standardizing best practices across manufacturing operations.
  

Data Analysis & Process Optimization

• Develop models, databases, reports, and spreadsheets to analyze operational data and performance metrics.
  
• Utilize engineering tools, statistical analysis, and process modeling to support decision-making.
  
• Identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for increased productivity and asset utilization.
  

Collaborate Across the Organization

• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and production support teams to implement improvements.
  
• Support value stream analysis, factory flow optimization, logistics planning, and capacity evaluation.
  
• Communicate findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
  

Support Safety, Quality & Operational Excellence

• Identify quality and safety risks within manufacturing processes and elevate concerns for root-cause investigation.
  
• Participate in process validation efforts that ensure sustainable operational improvements.
  
• Contribute to creating a robust manufacturing environment that supports long-term business objectives.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering
  
• Experience or exposure to engineering, manufacturing, production, and/or supply chain environments
  
• Experience conducting work observations and time studies
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  
• Ability to interpret data and develop actionable process improvement recommendations
  
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
  
• Ability to work independently while contributing within a cross-functional team environment
  

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience working with Lean Manufacturing principles
  
• Experience developing and implementing standardized processes
  
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence practices
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills
  
• Experience supporting manufacturing process optimization initiatives
  
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, process modeling, and engineering economics
  
• ABET-accredited engineering degree preferred, but not required
  

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with industry-leading organizations that are shaping the future of aerospace and aviation. When you join our team, you'll gain hands-on experience solving real-world manufacturing challenges while contributing to programs that demand excellence, innovation, and precision.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay starting at $37.39 per hour
  
• Opportunity to work with a recognized leader in the aviation industry
  
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and operational improvement initiatives
  
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles in a complex production environment
  
• Collaborative and innovative workplace culture
  
• Opportunities to expand your engineering expertise and industry knowledge
  
• Meaningful work that directly impacts production performance, efficiency, quality, and safety
  
• Valuable experience that enhances your long-term engineering career
  

Ready to Engineer Better Processes and Better Outcomes?

If you're an Industrial Engineer who thrives on analyzing systems, improving workflows, and driving operational excellence, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of the world's most innovative industries.

Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and help shape the future of aviation through smarter, more efficient manufacturing.



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