Industrial Engineer/Program Scheduler

The Program Scheduler will be responsible for building and implementing decision support systems that use scheduling best practices for program planning. This position will be responsible for building, maintaining, and continuously improving a dynamic Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for multiple engineering projects. This position will work closely within a team that includes engineering, technical services, program management, finance, and inventory.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Determine the most appropriate platform for building the IMS given the nature of the work and the existing software platforms in the business unit. Build an IMS for the Kratos SRE Thermo-Structural Systems Department.

• Work with engineers and customers to continuously update and maintain the IMS and provide accurate completion dates. Evaluate how changes will affect critical milestones across all projects.

• Coordinate with the schedules of the machine shop and laboratories and with other departments sharing those services.

• Continuously improve the schedule by mining performance data to adjust schedule assumptions and schedule margins.

• Track critical performance metrics of projects and provide continuous improvement feedback.

• Develop decision support system tools to automate tasks related to schedule, progress monitoring, and measuring key performance metrics.

Other Job Functions

• Apply basic and advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, software and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization.

• Work semi-independently with managerial guidance to accomplish tasks.

• Perform other duties as may be required by manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Experience in developing and maintaining resource-loaded schedules.

• Quality orientation: Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines; establish high standards and measures; do work right the first time and check work for mistakes; test new methods thoroughly; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority.

• Attention to detail: Able to ensure accuracy in documentation and data, carefully processes, concentrate on routine work details, and organize and maintain a system of records.

• Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word, read and interpret complex information, talk with customers or clients, and listen well.

• Planning, prioritization, and goal setting: Able to prepare for emerging customer needs; manage multiple projects; determine project urgency in a meaningful and practical way; use goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans; organize and schedule people and tasks.

• Customer focus: Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery, do what is necessary to ensure satisfaction, deal with service failures, and prioritize customer needs.

• Continuous learning: Able to stay informed of current industry trends, learn and apply new concepts, identify own areas of opportunity.

• Commitment to task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles, demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances, and show a sense of urgency about getting results.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship required

• Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance at a level equivalent to Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or other related business discipline, or equivalent experience

• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office products including MS Project

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in industrial engineering

• At least five years of scheduling experience in the manufacturing, logistics, or service sector

• Project management training

• Experience using Microsoft PowerBI, Microsoft Project

• Programming experience to build out intranet tools preferred.

WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position involves work in an office and laboratory environment and could require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including:

• Safety glasses

• Physical Demands

In performing the work for this position, the candidate must be able to:

• Work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time

• Walk for reasonable distances

• Lift/carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Travel: Up to 10% may be required with occasional overnight stays.