Industrial Engineer, Production Controls

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop and maintain discrete event simulation (DES) models of maritime manufacturing processes to support production planning and facility layout decisions.
• Build and operate critical chain project management models to drive production scheduling and resource leveling.
• Write scripts and build technology-driven workflows to automate production control tasks and streamline planning processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing technology teams to validate simulation assumptions against physical reality and implement process improvements.
• Provide data-driven analysis to support capital equipment investments, make-vs-buy decisions, and capacity planning.
• Create visualizations and reports that enable cross-functional teams (design, operations, finance, leadership) to understand factory behavior and make informed decisions.
• Identify production bottlenecks, resource conflicts, and capacity constraints before they become expensive problems.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations research, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in simulation modeling, production planning, or industrial engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of discrete event simulation concepts and at least one DES platform (FlexSim, Simio, AnyLogic, Arena, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Willingness to integrate new technology into workflows — writing scripts, automating processes, and adopting tools that accelerate the team.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Python, Excel, or similar).
• Ability to work directly with manufacturing teams to implement process improvements based on simulation and analytical results.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.