About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role supports operations and continuous improvement in an aeronautics manufacturing environment. You will work with production teams, operations leadership, and data systems to optimize shop-floor performance and help deliver aircraft systems at scale.

• Analyze production and shop-floor data to identify opportunities to reduce scrap, lower cost, increase capacity, and optimize schedules.
• Develop and maintain daily performance metrics (e.g., daily earns, efficiency, WIP, cost, schedule) and use data to drive continuous improvement.
• Support manufacturing floor problem-solving by working cross-functionally with production, quality, and engineering teams to implement practical, cost-saving solutions.
• Create and iterate detailed production build schedules in partnership with Production Operations.
• Work with frontline leadership to map current-state processes, recommend improvements, and help implement changes that improve throughput and reduce variability.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Who You Are — Required Qualifications

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Industrial Engineer level or an Industrial Engineer level. Candidates must meet ALL criteria for the level to which they are applying.

Associate Industrial Engineer (entry / new graduate)

• Completing or completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by May 2027.
• Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required). Program Special Access may be required.

Industrial Engineer (early-career)

• Completing or completed a Master’s degree by May 2027, or completing a Bachelor’s by May 2027 plus ~2 years’ relevant experience in aerospace, industrial engineering, or manufacturing.
• Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required). Program Special Access may be required.

Note: U.S. citizenship is a requirement for positions that require government security clearances.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, or relevant work experience in manufacturing or aerospace.
• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of industrial engineering fundamentals and continuous improvement methods.
• Proficiency with Excel (macros, data modeling, pivot tables).
• Experience with database/query tools and scripting: SQL, Python, Power BI (preferred).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams on the manufacturing floor.
• Active government security clearance is a plus.

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Compensation & Location

• Location: Clinton, UT (onsite at the Aeronautics manufacturing facility; travel ~10%).
• Relocation assistance: may be available.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Pay ranges (level-dependent, provided by our client):
  • Associate Industrial Engineer: $59,900 to $89,900 per year
  • Industrial Engineer: $72,100 to $108,100 per year

These ranges reflect the positions described and may vary by candidate qualifications, experience, and program needs.

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Why This Role

• Work in aeronautics manufacturing where your improvements directly impact production, cost, and schedule.
• Gain hands-on experience with cross-functional problem-solving and production scheduling.
• Opportunity for technical growth using data tools (Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI) and exposure to high-reliability manufacturing processes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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