Tactical Operations Engineer (Manufacturing)

Location: Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States. US citizenship is required due to DoD requirements, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Salary: $76,200–$110,000 per year.

Company

EMD, a Curtiss-Wright business unit, designs, manufactures, tests, and supports critical-function pumps, motors, generators, seals, control rod drive mechanisms, and power conditioning electronics for the United States Navy and the commercial nuclear utility industry.

What you will do

• Design and implement systems, workflows, standard work, and process improvements that strengthen execution and accountability.
• Identify production constraints and remove shop-floor bottlenecks to improve process flow, throughput, lead time, and on-time delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including kaizen events, value stream mapping, and process improvement workshops.
• Conduct cost estimates, engineering studies, feasibility analyses, research programs, and pilot projects.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams to execute operational improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs, identify performance trends, implement corrective actions, and support change adoption.

Requirements

• US citizenship required due to DoD requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline.
• At least five years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated success with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity management, scheduling, workflow optimization, analytical problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Nice to have

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Experience with value stream mapping, kaizen administration, 5S, and other Lean tools.
• Experience implementing manufacturing operating systems or production control systems.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel or Power BI.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off and health and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee referral program, recognition programs, and competitive pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan and an inclusive, supportive culture.