Accountable for ensuring program milestones and performance goals are achieved through the continuous improvement process, from identification of opportunities for improvement, to test and evaluate solutions, safety, quality, delivery and cost expectations of internal and external customers Achieve operational objectives by contributing recommendations and subject matter expertise to strategic action plans and reviews; implement production, productivity, and quality standard initiatives Provide technical input supporting program and production plans, proposals and initiatives Provide technical and leadership support to the Industrial Engineering team, providing object-oriented direction and development through mentoring and coaching Manage matrixed facility professionals engaged in a variety of tasks associated with the facility operations of the Deployables sites, spare parts support, equipment maintenance and capital projects Analyze and provide recommendations for the acquisition of capital assets and related funding allocations Direct the development, release and maintenance of manufacturing requirements and work sequence plans, consistent with program scheduling objectives Develop and maintain applicable labor and resource requirements plans and utilization reports Apply advanced engineering methods and models to develop optimal process designs and efficient utilization of resources Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with eight years' experience performing Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering functions Experience leading Continuous Improvement and/or Lean initiatives resulting in cost savings/cost avoidance Proven experience leading teams or projects Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and Lean Agile methodologies Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, and Power Point Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with senior leadership on a technical level US Citizenship is required Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or other Engineering discipline Six Sigma or other Lean certification Demonstrated experience as an “agent of change” through hands-on implementation of Lean, continuous improvement, TPS, TOC, etc. Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (SAP or Cost-Point etc.) Experience with multiple program environments utilizing common infrastructure and facilities