Hiring: Industrial Engineer
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Work Mode: Onsite
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Industrial Engineering, data-driven problem-solving, project management, process optimization, and facility or manufacturing layout improvements.
The candidate will lead improvement projects, analyze operational performance metrics, identify cost-saving opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, quality, material flow, and resource utilization. Experience in medical device manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma methodologies is highly desirable.
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead and participate in Industrial Engineering projects, including Value Stream Mapping, design reviews, New Product Development and Introduction (NPD/NPI), production line start-ups, and facility design.
Conduct structured technical problem-solving investigations and use data-driven analysis to identify root causes and recommend effective solutions.
Analyze operational metrics, including labor hours, Work-in-Progress (WIP), productivity, and process performance, to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Evaluate work cell layouts, process flows, and material flows to improve manufacturing efficiency, personnel utilization, equipment usage, and space utilization.
Lead continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase operational efficiency.
Apply Industrial Engineering techniques, including time standards, line balancing, simulation modeling, cost estimation, and manpower planning.
Support large-scale facility and multi-cell layout changes and independently lead moderate-sized layout improvement projects.
Conduct capacity planning and strategic analysis to forecast facility, equipment, and manpower requirements for new and existing product ramp-ups.
Develop business cases, track project outcomes, and communicate findings and recommendations to management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Develop, maintain, and improve reports and dashboards to support operational analysis and decision-making.
Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
Ensure improvement initiatives align with applicable quality systems and change management requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum of 4 years of progressive, relevant Industrial Engineering experience.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with process optimization, workflow analysis, material flow, work cell layouts, and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze operational data and identify improvement opportunities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and other general data analysis tools.
General project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
Experience leading small to moderately sized change management initiatives.
Strong verbal communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to work within established quality systems and understand the operational implications of process changes.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Advanced data analysis experience using Tableau, VBA, R, or similar tools.
Simulation modeling experience using Simul8, Arena, or comparable simulation software.
Experience in medical device manufacturing and familiarity with relevant industry regulations.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification with demonstrated project experience.
Experience in New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI).
Experience with facility design, manufacturing layout planning, and construction management.
Experience with labor planning, capacity forecasting, line balancing, and cost estimation.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline
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