Industrial Engineer
Harris · St Paul, MN · 1 wk ago
Management$71k–$107k/yrFull-time
About the role
This role is part of a team that drives operational efficiency, standardization, and performance improvement through the integration of industrial engineering principles with process engineering methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate structured mapping of current workflows across the project lifecycle
- Leverage Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies to identify systemic gaps, inefficiencies, waste, and bottlenecks
- Work with stakeholders to define future-state processes, workflows, and requirements
- Build actionable implementation plans, including scope, timelines, KPIs, resource needs, and risks
- Lead rollout and adoption of new workflows, SOPs, and processes across functions to ensure consistent and repeatable execution
- Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and workflow optimization for multiple fabrication facilities across the country
- Analyze labor, materials, throughput, and system performance to drive measurable operational improvements
- Design or improve the physical layout of the fabrication facilities to reduce travel, improve safety, and maximize efficiency
- Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct root cause analyses, reduce scrap and rework, and standardize processes in the fabrication facility
- Write and maintain: Workflows and processes, work instructions, SOPs, project artifacts, and training materials, to ensure consistency and scalability
- Use discrete-event simulation and process-modeling to model fabrication, logistics, and warehouse operations workflows
- Run scenario analyses to assess capacity constraints, sequencing strategies, labor needs, and flow optimization
- Present simulation findings to help teams make data-driven decisions about process improvements and operational strategies
- Develop working knowledge of machinery, software, and integrated systems
- Learn and maintain a working understanding of the machinery, software platforms, and digital tools used across the project lifecycle
- Ensure processes account for both human and system factors
- Utilize a combination of seminars, trade shows, industry publications, certifications, etc. to maintain relevant knowledge of project management, process improvement, and change management methodologies and best practices
Requirements
- Associate's degree in industrial engineering, construction, technology, or a related field
- OR trade experience
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, construction, technology, or a related field preferred
- 3+ years of construction industry experience
- 3+ years of experience in pre-fabrication or manufacturing
- 2+ years evaluating and improving processes
- 2+ years analyzing emerging trends and recommending solutions
- Must be able to travel 20-30% if time for the position
- Knowledge of construction and fabrication tools, techniques, and processes
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems preferred
- Knowledge of advanced work packages preferred
- Leverage Six Sigma certification or equivalent preferred
Qualifications
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to pass a background check
Skills
- Construction and fabrication tools, techniques, and processes
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems
- Knowledge of advanced work packages
- Leverage Six Sigma certification or equivalent
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401K with company match
- Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Short-Term Incentive Plan
Pay
$71,078.81 - $106,618.22
Schedule
Full-time