At Janicki Industries, we turn complex ideas into real-world solutions through advanced engineering and manufacturing. Our teams design and build innovative structures, tooling, and systems that support industries including aerospace, space, defense, marine, and architecture.

Across every role, from engineers and technicians to operations and support teams, our people help solve challenging problems, push the limits of design and manufacturing, and create solutions that make a lasting impact.

This position is located onsite in Hamilton, Washington State.

Department Summary The Industrial Engineer is responsible for optimizing complex systems, processes, and operations to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality. They analyze workflows, eliminate waste, and implement cost-effective solutions across manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain operations. Industrial Engineers utilize data analysis, process simulation, and lean manufacturing principles to enhance overall performance and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation within an organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

Analyzes material usage to optimize Material Selection and Plant-wide Standardization in an effort to reduce costs

Works to improve process flow and optimization of movement through bottle necks and general practices (e.g. autoclave, OPF workflow)

Uses the philosophy and practices of 5S to create tools and methodology that work within Janicki's dynamic shop environment

Optimizes and standardizes workflow and Project Team interaction with production

Leverages ERP tools to control workflow





Communicates and Trains method improvements to global community

Creates, manages, and leads process and program specific continuous improvement initiatives, including events to ensure they are established with cross functional buy in

Evaluates and reduces waste in programs and processes through training and experience, to gain familiarity in said program/process, and uses knowledge/wisdom gained to identify improvement opportunities

Creates a Janicki style of Lean Manufacturing that incorporates the JI culture to progress the company towards higher efficiency and a better working environment.

Works to stabilize processes statistically, in order to better understand the behavior of the system, and then use the Scientific Method to implement improvements

Evaluates the use of all Plant wide equipment in order to optimize workflow, processes, capabilities, and uses through the Scientific Method

Provides an IE perspective and input in the purchasing and implementation of current equipment and software into the shop floor.

Works with automation, facilities, and maintenance to provide solutions for quality, workflow, and general plant optimization

Lead and oversee engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.

Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and risk assessments.





Coordinate cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and supply chain, to achieve project objectives.

Utilize data-driven decision-making to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.

Monitor project performance using key metrics, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.

Identify and mitigate potential project risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.

Facilitate communication between departments to ensure seamless execution and successful project outcomes.

Performs other duties as assigned

Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job.

Basic Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Composite/Material Science, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field is required.

An advanced degree M.S. Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering preferred.

Must be familiar with Microsoft Office products and Primavera; some experience with Catia and Unigraphics is required.

A combination of Extensive work experience, (10+ Years) and other education may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language

Must be familiar with a variety of the fields' concepts, practices and procedures; must be able to rely on extensive

📌 Industrial Engineer (Richmond)
🏢 Janicki
📍 Richmond