Industrial Engineer

Title: Industrial Engineer

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Covenant is a global defense company headquartered in Washington, D.C., building long-range precision strike weapons for the United States and its allies. Its flagship munition, Anthem, combines heavy payload and long range at a fraction of the cost of comparable legacy systems, with production volumes designed to meet the demands of prolonged conflict. Designed as an end-to-end weapon system that is simple to store, transport, and field, Anthem is produced in the United States, Germany, and Israel. For more information, visit covenant.com

THE ROLE

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize the systems, processes, and material flow that enable high-rate manufacturing of advanced defense systems. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to improve throughput, reduce waste, and build scalable production processes.

This is a hands-on, data-driven role for an engineer who enjoys solving complex production problems and turning analysis into measurable improvements on the factory floor.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Analyze and optimize material flow, production layouts, and manufacturing processes to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Develop and refine production workflows to optimize the use of materials, labor, equipment, and factory space.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and increase production capacity.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain production KPIs and performance metrics to measure operational efficiency.
• Support capacity planning, workforce planning, line balancing, and resource allocation to meet production targets.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure new products and design changes are optimized for manufacturability.
• Identify root causes of production and quality issues and develop practical corrective actions.
• Support factory layout, line design, workstation optimization, and material handling initiatives.
• Develop standard work and process improvements that enable consistent, repeatable production.
• Work cross-functionally to implement and measure continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and support on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, problem-solving, and data analysis methodologies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related production environment.
• Strong understanding of material flow, production planning, workflow optimization, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience using tools such as Excel, Minitab, or similar platforms.
• Experience developing production metrics, KPIs, and analytical models.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Dallas, TX.
• This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technology and technical data, which necessitates that the candidate be a U.S. person under federal export control laws 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, automotive, robotics, or other complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience with high-mix, low-volume or high-rate production environments.
• Experience with factory layout, line balancing, take time, capacity modeling, and time studies.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems, ERP/MRP, MES, or production planning tools.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and production scale-up.
• Experience with simulation, statistical analysis, or manufacturing optimization software.
• Experience working in a high-growth manufacturing organization or startup environment.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL

• You are highly analytical but equally comfortable working directly on the production floor.
• You naturally look for bottlenecks, waste, and opportunities to make processes faster and more reliable.
• You turn data into practical solutions and measurable improvements.
• You work effectively across functions and can influence teams without relying on direct authority.
• You thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments where continuous improvement and operational excellence are critical to success.