Industrial Engineer - Foundry Quality and Reliability Labs

About the role

The Role and Impact As labs Industrial Engineer, you will play a crucial role in optimizing factory operations, improving workflow efficiency, and driving productivity to meet customer demands for lab testing and failure analysis services. This role supports Demand and Capacity Planning for lab operations while driving continuous operational improvement through the development and management of key performance indicators, and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize end-to-end Demand and Capacity Plans for Quality and Reliability Lab operations, including failure analysis, material analysis and reliability validation workflows
• Build and manage capacity models using industrial engineering methodologies (time studies, standard work, utilization analysis) to identify bottlenecks, over/under-capacity conditions, and optimization opportunities
• Design, develop, pilot and implement a comprehensive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) framework for Quality and Reliability Lab operations encompassing throughput time (TPT), utilization, quality yield, cost per test, and equipment effectiveness
• Build automated KPI dashboards and reporting pipelines using Power BI, Python, and SQL to provide real-time and trend-based visibility into lab performance for all stakeholder levels
• Integrate KPI data streams from MES, Workstream, and IT platforms to create unified operational visibility and eliminate manual reporting redundancies
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Quality Management System (QMS) processes within the Reliability and Quality Labs in full compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to plan equipment purchases, layout changes, and workflow improvements
• Utilize data analysis and complex modeling techniques to enhance lab output and optimize process flows
• Define and manage tool metrics, monitor tool performance, and drive productivity improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of hands-on experience in industrial engineering or manufacturing operations
• OR a master's degree in industrial engineering or related field with 5+ years of hands-on experience
• Experience To Be Considered
• Proficiency in capacity planning and factory operational planning
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and practices
• Experience with at least one of these tools: Python, SQL / SQL PF, HTML, Power BI
• Proficient in writing queries for data extraction, transformation, aggregation, and reporting from relational databases; building interactive operational dashboards
• Expertise in data analysis and modeling tools for manufacturing or lab operations optimization
• Proven ability to manage projects effectively and deliver results within deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives that drive efficiency and innovation
• Experience with facility and equipment design to support flexible manufacturing solutions
• Familiarity with tools, processes, and metrics related to factory layout and workflow optimization
• Hands-on experience with Equipment Management Systems (EMS) for asset tracking
• Working knowledge of and experience operating within ISO 9001 / 172025 Quality Management System requirements including document control, internal auditing, and management review processes