Industrial Engineer (Supplier Development)

Seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to strengthen supplier production systems and improve industrial maturity across global manufacturing environments. This role focuses on supplier capability development, production stability, capacity optimization, and operational robustness in high-complexity industrial settings. The position partners with cross-functional teams to drive scalable supplier improvement initiatives, standardize best practices, and enhance long-term supply chain resilience through data-driven manufacturing strategies and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze supplier production systems to identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and process stability issues
• Drive improvements in capacity modeling, bottleneck analysis, KPI development, lead-time reduction, flow optimization, and production systems
• Support supplier capability enhancement in manufacturing methods, production technologies, and operational robustness
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, quality, and operations teams in a matrix environment
• Develop scalable playbooks, standard work, training materials, and process documentation
• Utilize data analytics, digital tools, and AI-based solutions to support operational decision-making and supplier performance improvements
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and structured improvement methodologies to suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support global supplier development initiatives with up to 40% international travel

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong experience improving production systems, supplier operations, manufacturing processes, and industrial performance in complex manufacturing environments
• Expertise in capacity planning, process optimization, continuous improvement, and operational analytics
• Proficiency with data analysis, digital manufacturing tools, and AI-enabled operational solutions
• Strong communication, documentation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively within global, cross-functional, and matrix organizations
• Willingness to travel internationally as required