Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer with practical, hands-on experience supporting day-to-day production. Strong background in Lean manufacturing, process standardization, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to work directly on the production floor to design, implement, and optimize production processes, equipment, and workflows to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Production Floor Support & Troubleshooting
• Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, VSM)
• Standard Work & Process Documentation
• Line Balancing & Workflow Optimization
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto)
• Tooling & Fixture Development
• Ergonomic Improvements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data-Driven Decision Making

Key Responsibilities

Shop Floor Support & Process Optimization

• Maintain strong presence on the production floor to observe, analyze, and improve operations.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analysis to identify productivity opportunities.
• Optimize material flow and point-of-use systems.
• Reduce waste and inefficiencies in manual assembly processes.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Design and implement visual management systems.
• Support layout improvements and workstation redesigns.
• Improve data collection methods to support operational decisions.

Lean Manufacturing Leadership

• Lead and participate in Kaizen events.
• Use Value Stream Mapping to identify improvement opportunities.
• Apply root cause analysis tools to eliminate recurring issues.
• Support continuous improvement culture across departments.

Project Ownership & Execution

• Develop clear action plans with defined timelines and deliverables.
• Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, and process stability.
• Master new areas of responsibility quickly and drive execution.

Modernization & Tool Implementation

• Identify opportunities to introduce better tools and process enhancements.
• Support evaluation and integration of new technologies and equipment.
• Assist with ROI analysis and implementation planning.
• Ensure smooth transition and operator adoption of new systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects.

• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience improving manufacturing operations and process analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.