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Industrial Engineer 2

PDS Defense • Kennedy Space Center, FL • 5h ago

Engineering

Industrial Engineer 2 Kennedy Space Center, FL Posted: 5/29/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218241

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

Shift:

Positions Available:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Industrial Engineer 2, at Kennedy Space Center, FL. Job ID#218241

Job Description:

Seeking a qualified Industrial Engineer to support aerospace production and operations at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This position is responsible for applying industrial engineering principles to improve efficiency, optimize workflows, support production planning, and identify opportunities to enhance process performance in a highly regulated, mission-driven environment. We are looking for candidates with strong industrial engineering fundamentals and experience improving operational performance in a technical aerospace environment. The selected candidate will work closely with engineering, production, quality, and operations teams to support safe, compliant, and efficient execution of aerospace work. This position will be 2nd or 3rd shift.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze production and operational processes to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, flow, cost, and quality.

Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing and support processes, work methods, and resource utilization.

Support production planning, workload balancing, line flow analysis, and capacity assessments.

Assist with time studies, process mapping, and standard work development.

Evaluate data to identify bottlenecks, constraints, and opportunities for lean improvements.

Support implementation of process changes, work instructions, and operational improvements.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve process issues and improve execution.

Support planning and reporting activities related to schedule adherence, productivity, and operational performance.

Assist in development of layouts, tooling requirements, and facility/process optimization recommendations as needed.

Use data-driven methods to support decision-making, continuous improvement, and operational effectiveness.

Participate in root cause analysis and corrective

action efforts related to process inefficiencies or production issues.

Generate Aurora models to support production planning and schedule analysis.

Develop precedence networks to sequence work activities and evaluate schedule dependencies.

Develop and maintain production schedules in support of program execution and operational planning

Required Skills:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

Experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, production support, or operations improvement.

Experience supporting NASA programs, Aerospace, or high volume production programs.

Experience analyzing processes, workflows, or production systems.

Experience using data to support process improvement, planning, or decision-making.

Experience generating Aurora models.

Experience developing precedence networks and production schedules.

Ability to obtain and maintain required site access and any applicable background screening or security requirements.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, or continuous improvement methods.

Experience supporting a dynamic production and operations environment.

Experience with production planning, capacity analysis, or workload balancing.

Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing or launch operations environments.

Experience supporting Kennedy Space Center operations.

Proficiency with industrial engineering tools, metrics, and reporting methods.

Master s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional aerospace environment.

Education / Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.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

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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