Industrial Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial • Lake Charles, LA • 3d ago

Industrial Engineer - Shape the Future of Aerospace Innovation

Location: Lake Charles, LA | Schedule: M-F, 7AM-4PM | Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract

Pay Rate Starting at : $59.56 per hour

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to support a leading organization in the aerospace industry. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major production programs and help drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Role Overview

As an Industrial Engineer, you will play a vital role in optimizing production operations, improving facility efficiency, and enhancing workflow performance. Your efforts will support mission-critical aerospace programs and help ensure high-quality production outcomes.

What You'll Do

Analyze and design sequences of operations and workflows to improve production efficiency.

Create, maintain, and report on network-based Master Production Schedules for key aerospace programs.

Manage scheduling logic, durations, date constraints, and critical path elements.

Work with IMP/IMS schedule structures and Work Breakdown Structure-based schedules.

Export schedule data to Excel and collaborate with stakeholders to gather and report schedule status and productivity metrics.

Conduct studies related to cost control, cost reduction, inventory management, and production record systems.

Recommend improvements to facility layouts, operating methods, and production processes.

Support accident prevention initiatives and assist with training programs related to production operations.

Collaborate with facilities engineering teams on planning and design initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of related experience.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

High energy, proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; able to engage and drive deliverables across all organizational levels.

Commitment to follow-through and a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Microsoft Project for IMS management.

Must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance.

Experience supporting new or developing programs.

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, you'll have the opportunity to support cutting-edge aerospace projects while working with talented professionals in a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration. We offer:

Competitive pay

A stable first-shift schedule for work-life balance

Potential per diem for eligible candidates living outside a 50-mile radius

A supportive environment where your expertise makes a real impact

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you're driven by efficiency, innovation, and the chance to influence production success at the highest levels, we encourage you to apply.

Take the next step-apply today!

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $59.56 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the @type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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