About the role
Position Summary
The Associate Industrial Engineer position supports the Manager in working with operational teams to improve processes in order to drive higher operational efficiency. The Associate Engineer applies advanced analytical, statistical, modeling, simulation, and process improvement techniques to Airport Planning/Layout and Standards establishment projects for both Operations and Resource Planning. The Associate Engineer is skilled at synthesizing and presenting data.
Essential Responsibilities
Use modeling/forecasting techniques to analyze schedules and recommend changes
Use analytical techniques to identify and recommend operational improvements
Conduct simulation modeling and statistical analysis for demand capacity assessments and to identify process bottlenecks, performing sensitivity analyses where needed
Recommend new operational processes and/or procedures using tools such as Six Sigma, spreadsheet modeling, and discrete event simulation
Apply data analysis by extracting, transforming, and analyzing data using SQL, Python, Excel, and other analytical tools to provide perspectives on problem scope, impact, and recommendations to key stakeholders
Establish business cases in support of corporate initiatives and provide forecasted benefits
Perform time studies to establish operational standards
Support cross-departmental project teams to define, analyze, and recommend improved processes
Assist in identifying areas of improvement opportunity (e.g. business processes) by utilizing various tools such as process mapping, time study data collection, and other continuous improvement tools
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, or relevant field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant experience
One (1) year relevant working or coursework experience
Knowledge of statistics, modeling (Matlab, R, or Python), and/or computer simulation building (preferably in PROMODEL, ARENA, or similar software)
Excellent statistical anal…
