Industrial Engineer

About the role

The Industrial Engineer – pH and Glass Production role at Endress+Hauser is designed for an experienced professional who can bridge technical expertise in glass and pH sensor production with strong project management and cross-functional leadership. This role drives and supports engineering initiatives focused on product manufacturing and the seamless transfer of production from Germany to the production facility in Anaheim.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage engineering projects for pH sensor and glass production, including technology and process transfers from Germany to the Anaheim plant.
• Lead process implementation and improvement initiatives for glass cracking, glass blowing, and assembly operations, ensuring quality and yield targets are met.
• Own and drive yield improvement actions and process changes based on statistical process control (SPC) data analysis.
• Capture and support the implementation of new products and maintain existing product lines, including item masters, bills of materials, and bills of operations using SAP ERP and MES software.
• Evaluate and implement new equipment and process technologies; assess vendor proposals for equipment purchases and design efficient layouts for implementation.
• Develop, document, and revise production processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Design workstations, fixtures, and tools using CAD software to optimize production efficiency and safety.
• Train production staff on new and revised processes, ensuring knowledge transfer and compliance with quality standards.
• Analyze and report on production data, providing actionable insights to management and cross-functional teams.
• Interface with department managers, leads, and international teams to support product transfers, process improvements, and data management activities.
• Communicate regularly with global engineering and master data teams to align on production needs and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, project management, and technical process development, including leadership responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience in glass product manufacturing and assembly processes is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial engineering principles, LEAN manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical process control.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to communicate with international teams.
• Self-starter with the ability to define engineering tasks, quickly learn new processes, and work independently.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience with pH and/or electrochemistry is a plus.

Skills

• Hands-on experience in glass product manufacturing and assembly processes is highly preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with pH and/or electrochemistry is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of industrial engineering principles, LEAN manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical process control.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to communicate with international teams.
• Self-starter with the ability to define engineering tasks, quickly learn new processes, and work independently.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package (to include medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) savings with company match. Compensation is competitive and includes bonus opportunities.

Pay

The listed salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000 annually, but the actual package offered may vary depending on different factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Work-life balance encouraged through our 10 company-paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs (financial, mental, and physical health and wellbeing), and employee discounts.

Company Information

Family-owned, highly committed global company with a sustainable vision of the future. Lifelong learning encouraged by versatile training, tuition reimbursement, success coaching, and further education opportunities.