Industrial Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize production systems supporting high-speed automated assembly assets
• Develop line balance strategies to maximize throughput, efficiency, and resource utilization
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as cycle time, OEE, and labor productivity
• Support and optimize automated material handling systems including robotics, AMRs, AGVs, and conveyor systems
• Improve movement, storage, and retrieval of totes and pallets to reduce bottlenecks and increase system efficiency
• Evaluate plant layouts and material flow to ensure optimal production performance
• Develop and implement efficient work cell layouts for both automated and manual assembly operations
• Define standardized work, ergonomic improvements, and operator efficiency strategies
• Balance labor across manual and semi-automated processes
• Utilize FlexSim software to model production systems, validate capacity, and simulate process improvements
• Perform scenario analysis to support capital investments and layout changes
• Provide data-driven recommendations based on simulation outputs
• Vision Systems & Quality Integration Support implementation and improvement of high-speed vision systems for quality inspection applications
• Analyze defect data and collaborate with quality and engineering teams to improve process capability
• Lead and support initiatives using: Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act), RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
• Identify waste and inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements
• Drive standardization and best practices across operations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
• Support new product introductions, line transfers, and capacity expansions
• Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• 5 years minimum experience and understanding of manufacturing systems, process optimization, and labor analysis
• Experience with data analysis and process improvement techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-speed automation environments (300+ parts per minute)
• Medical device manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with: Automated material handling systems (AMR, AGV, robotics), High-speed vision systems and inspection processes, Proficiency in FlexSim or similar simulation software
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies