06 - Associate Engineer, Industrial Engineering 1

Summary

We are seeking an Associate Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence across our construction projects. This role is designed for a process-oriented professional who can apply industrial engineering discipline—specifically continuous improvement and lean methodologies—to the dynamic environment of construction management. You will be responsible for bridge-building between high-level strategy and on-site execution, ensuring our projects are delivered with maximum efficiency and minimal waste.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Process Optimization: Conduct time studies and workflow analyses to identify bottlenecks in construction cycles and material procurement.
• Leverage Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping to optimize site performance.
• Develop and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, and material waste, providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Design optimized site layouts and material staging plans to reduce double-handling and improve safety.
• Draft and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure "best practice" consistency across multiple job sites.
• Work directly with field supervisors and subcontractors to encourage the adoption of new, more efficient working methods.
• Lead "Lesson Learned" sessions to capture data and refine processes for future project bids and executions.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Data Visualization (Tableau, PowerBI, or advanced Excel).
• Functional knowledge of AutoCAD or BIM/Revit.
• Experience with project scheduling software (Procore, MS Project, or Primavera P6).
• Strategic Problem Solving: Ability to identify root causes and redesign systems to prevent issues.
• Professional Communication: Ability to translate technical IE data into plain language for field crews and stakeholders.
• Field-Ready Mindset: Comfortable spending significant time on active construction sites and engaging directly with the trades.

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment. Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required. Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

1–3 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment. (Strong internship experience in Lean environments will be considered).

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline. or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Celestica Overview

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.