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Job ID: 110438

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 Summary

Responsible for facilitating cross-functional teams engaged in location-specific continuous improvement activities using enterprisewide standard methods for value creation and waste elimination in accordance with industry standard strategic deployments of Lean and Six Sigma. Ability to apply lean and problem-solving methodologies within cross-functional teams independently.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for manufacturing process development, implementation, and continuous improvement to enhance Quality/Yield, reduce Cost, and improve Productivity/Schedule.

• Initiate and lead lean manufacturing process improvement projects

• Involved in implementing lean manufacturing tools on the production floor.

• Perform time studies, calculate tact time vs cycle time, and develop basic manufacturing flow and capacity plans

• Specify and implement equipment and processes including efficient layout and optimization of material and information flows

• Provide production support to assemblers and leads. Document manufacturing processes and assembly work instructions in conjunction the manufacturing engineering team

• Design shop/visual aid tooling to assist production

• Coordinate layout and work station move activities.

• Prepares time estimates for proposed projects and evaluates time factors

• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

• Other duties as assigned

Job Responsibilities Part II

• Experience with assembly methods and processes

• Experience with Drawings and BOMs; Assembly Instructions; Engineering Change systems; Quality systems for non-conforming parts and corrective action

• 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

• Demonstrate technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice.

• The ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership

• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment

• Green belt certification in six sigma methodologies strongly encouraged

• 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, six sigma and best practices

• Skills in the use of AutoCAD, Arena, Promodel, Flexsim, or other simulation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering field (Industrial Engineering Preferred)

• 0-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education/training and experience

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills especially regarding manufacturing processes, engineering issues and proposed changes and dispositions

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 and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.