Sr. Industrial Engineer - CDH

- Analyze and optimize workflows, takt time, labor use, and WIP levels; perform time studies and bottleneck analysis; maintain accurate labor standards and routings for satellite production.

- Design and refine factory layouts, workstations, and integration cells, improving ergonomics and material flow; update layout models using CAD tools.

- Build and maintain factory simulation models to analyze throughput, constraints, and scaling; run scenario simulations to support rate-readiness and factory decision-making.

- Develop capacity models for labor, equipment, and floor space; forecast tooling, facilities, and workforce needs to support production scaling.

- Lead Lean initiatives, including Kaizen, 5S/6S, and standard work improvements; identify waste and implement changes to improve cycle time, takt alignment, and overall flow.

- Coordinate with Design Engineering, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain; represent Industrial Engineering in planning sessions, standups, and production reviews; communicate clearly using data-driven insights.

- Create and maintain work instructions, standardized process documentation, and routing details to ensure stable, repeatable satellite assembly processes.

- Resolve production issues using structured analysis; support technicians during builds, pilot runs, and troubleshooting; collaborate with Quality and Design to address integration and assembly concerns.

- Work directly with avionics, harnessing, and electromechanical assembly teams; support testing, data review, and flow improvements for CDH hardware.

- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

- 5+ years of experience in industrial/manufacturing engineering, with at least one (1) year supporting electronics, avionics, electrical hardware, or spaceflight hardware production.

- Demonstrated expertise in factory layout, simulation, capacity modeling, and workflow optimization.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate engineering intent into accurate and usable work instructions.

- Track record of driving process improvements that increase productivity, reduce defects, and enhance reliability through methods such as design for manufacturability, Lean practices, PFMEA, error-proofing, and scalable production line development.

- Strong analytical background using data tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL).

- Experience creating or maintaining factory simulation models (e.g., Simio, FlexSim, Siemens Plant Simulation, or equivalent).

- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly at all levels.

- U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

- Familiarity with PCB assembly, avionics modules, PCBAs, harnessing, and electromechanical assemblies.

- Experience developing PFMEAs, control plans, and process flow diagrams. Understanding of Key Characteristics (KC), capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and validation plans.

- Familiarity with AS9145 production-readiness levels or other phase-gated quality systems.

- Knowledge of SPC, DOE, MSA, and process-capability measurement methods.

- Proficiency in structured RCCA tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and fault-tree analysis.

- Experience with Experience with AEGIS FactoryLogix is strongly preferred. Also desired experience with Microsoft D365.

- 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers.

Learn more at www.terranorbital.com