Staff Industrial Project Engineer

We are seeking a high-performing Project/Industrial Engineer with deep aerospace experience to lead the industrialization and factory readiness efforts for next-generation aerospace hardware. This individual will serve as a force multiplier for leadership, owning tactical constraint removal, workstation and line setup, metric-driven process optimization, and the introduction of engineering design changes into the production environment.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, comfortable working across design, manufacturing, quality, and operations, and thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments - brings floor-forward, get-things-done leadership.

This position is based in Arlington, TX. In order to be successful in this role, you must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed. Occasional travel may be required as well.

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)

Additional Requirements

This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment - flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.