Senior Industrial Engineer

Roles And Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes, labor utilization, material flow, and facility layouts to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Develop and implement manufacturing standards, labor standards, and capacity models.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping exercises and identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve process flow.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S, visual management, and standard work implementation.
• Evaluate production bottlenecks and develop sustainable solutions to improve operational performance.
• Lead facility layout and workflow optimization projects to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing leadership to drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Support capital investment planning and justification activities.
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions and production expansions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on industrial engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and operational performance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, labor standards, capacity analysis, and process optimization.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, manufacturing analytics, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Frequent walking and observation within production areas.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• Led Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.
• Experience with manufacturing automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Multi-site manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting capital expenditure and facility expansion projects.
• Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools.