Director of Industrial Manufacturing Engineering

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Senior leader focused on designing and optimizing production operations systems at HII. Collaborating with technology and product groups to improve manufacturing efficiency.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $163,956 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing, optimizing, and governing the systems, methods, and flows that underpin production operations across all hardware programs
Partnering with technology and product business groups to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enable cost-effective scale-up of complex defense systems
Leading cross-functional teams to apply industrial engineering methods to make production operations more efficient, repeatable, and resilient
Developing and owning capacity planning models that account for demand variability
Establishing and monitoring manufacturing performance dashboards

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, or related field; or 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field
12+ years of progressive industrial engineering experience (8 with Master’s degree), with a minimum of 4 years in a senior or leadership role
Demonstrated experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment with exposure to government customer requirements and oversight
High-complexity low volume manufacturing with a focus on short interval active control through structure, visibility, heuristics, and performance management
Deep expertise in production systems analysis, including value stream mapping, line balancing, capacity planning, and constraint identification using Theory of Constraints (TOC) and similar frameworks
Proficiency in discrete-event simulation tools (e.g., Arena, FlexSim, AnyLogic or Plant Simulation)
Strong quantitative background in work measurement and labor standards, including time studies, predetermined motion time systems (PMTS/MTM), and methods-time measurement sufficient to support cost estimating and EAC development
Hands-on experience designing and implementing Lean production systems, including pull/kanban systems, one-piece flow cells, 5S, visual management, and structured Kaizen event facilitation
Familiarity with statistical process tools (SPC, process capability analysis, Gage R&R) and their application to monitoring and improving production output quality; experience with Minitab or equivalent preferred
Experience with facility layout design and material flow analysis using digital tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio, or dedicated plant layout software)
Strong command of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
Familiarity with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) criteria and the DoD Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) process, including MRL 5–8 gate reviews
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing executions systems (MES) and production scheduling tools
Familiarity with DCMA surveillance, CPSR processes, and government quality assurance requirements (e.g., ISO 9000 series)
Proven ability to develop and retain high-performing industrial engineering teams in a fast-paced production environment
Track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders, including program managers, manufacturing engineers, supply chain, and executive leadership, to drive operational improvements

Benefits

Comp & perks

best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
wellness resources
employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
financial planning tools
life insurance
employee discounts
paid holidays and paid time off
tuition reimbursement
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

industrial engineeringproduction systems analysiscapacity planningvalue stream mappingline balancingTheory of ConstraintsLean production systemswork measurementlabor standardsstatistical process control

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional collaborationquantitative analysisinfluencing stakeholdersteam developmentproblem-solvingcommunicationperformance managementprocess improvementresilience

Certifications

Green BeltBlack Belt