3 months in:

• Learn: Deep-dive into the Gen 6 production process, parts, and information flows required to build the aircraft from scratch
• Begin: Building capacity analysis and a simulation of the Cora Gen 6 production line.

6 months in:

• Perform an initial capacity analysis of the production system
• Perform optimization studies on the production system
• Run and begin validation of a simulation of the Cora Gen 6 production line
• Refine the production planning process per the Master Production Schedule, new software tools, and updated production layouts
• Create value stream maps to identify areas of opportunity to optimize cost and flow, including capability, capacity, throughput, work flow and logistics.

12 months in:

• Automate and error proof production planning process
• Develop an optimal production system that efficiently utilizes resources.
• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to enable maximum efficiency
• Begin developing a digital twin of the factory for real-time 
• Support production related continuous improvement efforts
• Conduct process observations, analyze trends in operational performance, measure and report metrics and provide recommendations based on analytics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or other technical/analytical degree
• 3+ years of experience in a production environment, preferably in a high-volume operation and/or aerospace industry
• Experience working with multi functional teams to improve the production system cost and flow
• Familiar with implementing of the fundamentals of industrial engineering, including capacity models, technical writing, time studies, and labor cost forecasting
• Knowledge of the following: Process Modeling, Manufacturing Operations Support, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Planning, Production System Design, Production Planning, Ergonomics, Facilities Layout Design, Problem Solving, Inventory Control, Value Stream Mapping

Desirable:

• Experience with Discrete Event Simulation or other factory simulation softwares
• Knowledge of Operations Research topics
• Comfortable creating new solutions to problems, as opposed to applying tried methods
• Passion for optimizing production systems
• Six Sigma or LEAN manufacturing experience/certification
• Experience working with PLM and MES