Senior Industrial Engineer

Votaw Precision Technologies offers a technology-driven environment focused on precision components for aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. Expect a culture that prioritizes technical excellence, quality craftsmanship, and reliable delivery, with opportunities to influence production in an AS9100 certified CNC shop. The role provides a competitive annual salary range of $140,000 to $190,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package, and is located onsite in Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670.

In this on-site Senior Industrial Engineer position, you will own the production schedule, maximize spindle utilization across multi-axis mills and lathes, and ensure aerospace quality and traceability. This role requires seven plus years of industrial engineering experience and a bachelor’s degree, with a focus on driving throughput and validating labor standards and routings within the factory.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sequences of operations and workflows to maximize efficiency, shorten cycle times, and eliminate waste.
• Develop labor hour estimates using time studies, historical data, and operational analysis to support production scheduling.
• Design plant layouts, establish material flow, and balance production lines to optimize facility and equipment utilization.
• Manage headcount planning and assess personnel requirements relative to operational demands and shifts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement plans that improve production execution, including capacity planning and defect reductions.
• Lead continuous improvement workshops and problem-solving teams to enhance product flow and reduce production costs.
• Develop models, databases, and spreadsheets to analyze data and deliver metrics, reports, and performance updates to leadership.
• Track and report metrics such as machine utilization, capacity planning, MTBF, queue time reduction, bottleneck recovery, and setup time reduction.
• Ensure all work processes comply with regulatory standards, safety policies, and ergonomic guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of industrial engineering experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment; strong preference for experience in a job shop with build-to-print, custom fabrications, and large components.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States; ITAR requires U.S. person status for access to certain information and hardware.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and capacity planning.
• Ability to apply factory simulation and process flow methodologies to model operations, diagnose bottlenecks, and optimize throughput, cycle time, and cost.
• Ability to interpret ERP/MRP outputs and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a high-pressure, collaborative environment.
• Strong presentation and communication skills for cross-functional interactions and large-group settings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills; meticulous organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ERP systems; Epicor experience is preferred. Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting are required.

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• MS Office Suite
• Epicor ERP

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About our company

Votaw Precision Technologies is a trusted leader in manufacturing complex precision components, assemblies, and systems for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. Known for technical excellence, quality craftsmanship, and on-time delivery, the company supports demanding programs through advanced manufacturing capabilities. The organization specializes in precision machining, fabrication, welding, and complex assembly operations for mission-critical applications.

About the job

The role focuses on driving efficiency in an AS9100 certified CNC shop. You will own the production schedule, optimize spindle utilization across multi-axis equipment, and uphold strict aerospace quality and traceability standards. Expect to validate labor standards and routings, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to boost throughput and reduce costs.

Location details: this is a Santa Fe Springs, California based on-site role requiring in-person work. The position is listed as pay range $140,000 to $190,000 per year, with on-site responsibilities and ITAR-related access considerations.