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KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

Industrial Engineer - Contingency

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWatervliet, NY, USA$102k - $152.9kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, engineering, or a related technical field is required.
  • Typically 2–5 years of experience in industrial engineering, process improvement, or operations analysis is required.
  • Working knowledge of process-improvement methodologies and tools such as Lean and Six Sigma is required.
  • Experience conducting data analysis, time studies, and workflow assessments is required.
  • Proficiency in standard data-analysis tools such as Excel or similar applications is required.
  • Ability to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment is required.
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, as required, is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze current processes, workflows, and operations to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
  • Conduct time studies, process mapping, and workflow analysis.
  • Support planning, scheduling, and coordination of maintenance and logistics activities using data analytics and performance metrics.
  • Develop standard operating procedures and process documentation.
  • Support continuous-improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, or process-optimization efforts.
  • Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, and operations personnel to implement solutions.
  • Assist with facility layout, workflow design, and space-utilization planning.
  • Ensure compliance with Army Technical Manuals, safety standards, and contractual requirements.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and analysis for program leadership.
  • Support audits, inspections, and government reviews.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience supporting Department of Defense, Army, or TACOM programs.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
  • Experience with maintenance, warehouse, or logistics operations in industrial environments.
  • Familiarity with Army processes, Technical Manuals, and readiness reporting.
  • Experience with process-modeling or simulation tools.
  • Prior government-contracting experience.

About the Company

KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

KBR provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to government and commercial clients in aerospace, defense, intelligence, and energy. It has two segments: Government Solutions for defense, space, and mission support for agencies like DoD and NASA; Sustainable Technology Solutions offering technologies, equipment, and catalysts for ammonia, olefins, and other chemicals to improve sustainability. It earns revenue from long-term contracts, often cost-reimbursable or fixed-price, delivering integrated services and technologies on large projects. Its focus on government contracting combined with in-house technology and equipment enables end-to-end solutions for mission-critical and energy programs, with a goal of reliable, cost-effective engineering and sustainable industrial processes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1919

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