Job description
Join a forward-thinking manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence. We are seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to design, implement, and sustain robust production processes that maximize throughput, reduce waste, and ensure safe, compliant operations across all shifts.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with hands-on experience on the shop floor and a passion for scalable improvements that drive measurable business impact.
In this role you will collaborate with operations, quality, and supply chain to translate business needs into practical engineering solutions, backed by data, and implemented through cross-functional teamwork.
Responsibility
- Lead the design, optimization, and standardization of manufacturing processes, work cells, and line layouts to maximize throughput and minimize bottlenecks.
- Perform time studies, capacity planning, line balancing, and workload leveling to achieve targeted production rates.
- Champion continuous improvement programs (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) and manage multi-department improvement projects from concept to completion.
- Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and cost-reduction initiatives; translate data into actionable insights for leadership.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, procurement, and IT to implement automation, digital twins, and data-driven decision making.
- Lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and sustain standardized work and visual management on the shop floor.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide training on engineering tools, standards, and process documentation.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience with demonstrated results in process improvement.
- Deep knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, and standard work.
- Strong data analytics skills with proficiency in Excel, SQL, Minitab or similar statistical tools; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
- Experience with plant layout, material handling, and line design, including safety and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management abilities with a proven track record of delivering on time and within budget.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced environment.