Staff Industrial Project Engineer

What you'll be doing:

Manage detailed execution schedule for key manufacturing development projects, and , subsequent factory and line implementation schedules

Lead factory readiness for new aerospace hardware, including line layout, tooling integration, MES activation, and workstation setup.

Interface daily with design and manufacturing to resolve operational constraints and enable schedule acceleration.

Develop, track, and improve SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) metrics at the workstation and program level.

Implement and maintain issue escalation systems and tiered accountability structures, leveraging digital tools to track and resolve constraints.

·Integrate engineering changes into the line while maintaining configuration control and minimizing disruption to production.

Develop onboarding/training materials for support teams and new hires, aligned with lean principles and standardized processes.

Partner with site leadership to drive project execution cadence, set realistic forecasts, and communicate performance to schedule.

Participate in or lead MRB and nonconformance resolution activities as required.

What you will bring to this role:

5–10+ years in aerospace or complex manufacturing

Hands-on experience with production ramp-up, constraint removal, and factory floor execution.

Deep knowledge of aerospace production systems, quality management, and configuration control.

Demonstrated ability to build digital systems or dashboards for production tracking and issue resolution.

Familiarity with MES, torque traceability, ERP, ESD/grounding practices, and manufacturing line safety.

Strong cross functional communication

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Theory of Constraints frameworks is a plus.

·Project Management certification (PMP, MPM) or formal training in project systems is highly desirable.

Extra points for the following:

Thought leader on MES UI/UX

Automation experience

Experience with high rate assembly line in aerospace

Launched MES integration

New product introduction experience

Program management training (PMP, etc)