Senior Industrial Engineer (Project 9/IB4)
The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving productivity, reducing cost, and supporting scalable, high-quality production of advanced electronic products. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement across high-mix, high-volume and/or NPI manufacturing environments. Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Process Optimization
- Lead analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency, throughput, and quality.
- Develop and maintain time studies, line balancing, capacity models, and labor standards.
- Optimize factory layout, material flow, workstation design, and ergonomics.
- Support automation and digital manufacturing initiatives (MES, data analytics, Industry 4.0).
- Drive labor productivity improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Support annual operating plans through capacity planning and headcount modeling.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions to improve OEE and cycle time.
- Partner with Product Engineering and Operations during NPI to ensure manufacturability and scalability.
- Support DFM/DFA reviews and production ramp readiness.
- Define standard work and process documentation for new lines and products.
- Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives across production and support functions.
- Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance and drive accountability.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Program Management teams.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians on industrial engineering best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in industrial engineering within electronics or high-tech manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with high-mix/high-volume electronics manufacturing (SMT, PCBA, systems integration preferred).
- Proficiency in time studies, capacity planning, line balancing, and labor modeling.
- Strong data analysis skills (Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or similar tools).
- Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or MBA.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification.
- Experience supporting automation, robotics, or smart factory initiatives.
- Familiarity with MES, ERP, and manufacturing analytics systems.
- Experience in regulated or quality-critical environments (ISO, IPC, etc.).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Hands-on, data-driven mindset
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, changing environments
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