Lead Industrial Engineer

About the role

The Lead Industrial Engineer position is part of the core team launching new manufacturing technologies at our production facility in Florence, KY. This is a fully on-site role, and relocation assistance is available for candidates who live more than 50 miles from the Florence area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures for complex hardware assemblies to validate system integrity and maintain compliance with industry standards and customer quality specifications.
• Improve manufacturability, reduce cycle times, and enhance reliability of complex server rack assemblies.
• Implement and optimize assembly processes to improve efficiency, reliability, safety, and sustainability.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks or inefficiencies in production and workflows to maximize FPY, throughput, and quality.
• Support Business Development through assessing the needs of potential customers in conjunction with the Engineering Manager and Engineering Leads.
• Design, configure, and monitor process performance during both manufacturing and operational phases, ensuring processes run within specified parameters.
• Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including work instructions, flow charts, and control plans for all critical processes.
• Implement process improvements to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and lower operational costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain key process parameters to ensure compliance with operational thresholds and promptly address deviations.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, predict failures, and support preventive maintenance strategies for equipment and systems.
• Own the full lifecycle of process equipment, including selection, commissioning, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating servicing or upgrades as needed.
• Support the commissioning and validation of new server rack systems and upgrades, ensuring they meet design specifications and integrate smoothly into production.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, design, quality, and maintenance) and utilize data-driven insights to drive continuous process improvements and implement changes that enhance overall production performance.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: 8 years of transferrable experience in a process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or industrial engineering capacity within a manufacturing environment (with Bachelor's Degree) OR 6 years of transferrable experience in a process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or industrial engineering (with Master's Degree).
• Proven experience with complex system assembly in a manufacturing setting, ideally involving computer/server hardware or server rack infrastructure.
• Proficiency with process control systems, instrumentation, and various sensor technologies used in monitoring and automation.
• Demonstrated experience with DMAIC methodology, root cause analysis, and other continuous improvement tools/methodologies (Kaizen, 5-Why, FMEA).
• Excellent analytical skills, with strong communication and technical writing abilities for documenting processes and reporting results.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders using data-driven insights to drive process changes and improvements.
• Proven ability to excel in a highly constrained, fast-paced production environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Hands-on mindset and teamwork orientation, with a willingness to be on the factory floor engaging directly with equipment and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with assembly, testing, and integration of highly complex electronic hardware infrastructure.
• Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt) or formal training in Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management standards and related regulatory compliance requirements in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), especially as they relate to monitoring environmental controls and production processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities