Industrial Engineer

About the role

The Industrial Engineer leads the design, optimization, and performance management of end-to-end manufacturing systems. This role is accountable for delivering measurable improvements in safety, productivity, cost, throughput, quality, and flow efficiency through advanced analytics, Lean methodologies, and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of manufacturing systems (layouts, workflows, material flow) to improve throughput, capacity utilization, and lead time
• Drive improvements in safety, OEE, labor productivity, and utilization through data-driven analysis and Lean methodologies
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve flow efficiency, cycle time, and WIP reduction
• Lead initiatives to improve safety, reduce cost per unit, conversion cost, and overall operational expenses, delivering measurable safety and cost savings
• Conduct advanced analysis (time studies, capacity modeling, simulations) to optimize system performance and scalability
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve quality metrics (FPY, defect rates, scrap reduction) through process optimization
• Develop capacity models and staffing strategies to align demand, production capability, and resource utilization
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring safety and ergonomics, manufacturability, scalability, and KPI alignment, while driving standardization and best practices
• Establish and standardize engineering best practices, design guidelines, and continuous improvement frameworks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or operations optimization
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in dynamic production environments
• Strong expertise in Lean manufacturing, process improvement, and systems optimization
• Strong expertise in the use of production simulation software
• PREFERRED: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Advanced Excel skills; working knowledge of SQL
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Machine Metrics, Power BI or Tableau
• PMP or equivalent project management certification

Qualifications

• Systems thinking and strategic problem-solving
• Strong leadership and decision-making capability
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills
• Effective communication and cross-functional influence
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Proficiency with CAD tools for facility layout and process design

Skills

• Systems thinking and strategic problem-solving
• Strong leadership and decision-making capability
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills
• Effective communication and cross-functional influence
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Proficiency with CAD tools for facility layout and process design

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Critical illness, accident insurance, and life insurance
• A 401(k) retirement plan
• An employee stock purchase plan (with a company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• caregiver, personal and parental leave
• Back-up care services
• Paid time off including volunteer time
• A well-being program
• Legal & identity theft protection

Pay

Pay range: $89,300.00 - $165,800.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Schedule

Full-time