PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer 2, in Mesa, AZ. Job ID#214650
Job Description:
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. 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:
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.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.