Industrial Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

• Study assembly lines and manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Perform Time Studies and Line Balancing activities, including elemental breakdown, video time studies, station and operator analysis, VA/NVA/RNVA analysis, current-state line balancing, and Muri analysis.
• Develop Current State and Future State Value Stream Maps (VSM) to identify bottlenecks, waste, inefficiencies, and capacity constraints.
• Conduct capacity analysis and baseline assessments to drive process improvements.
• Identify productivity and process optimization opportunities and develop Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 improvement roadmaps.
• Create and update Standard Work Instructions and Video Work Instructions.
• Perform root cause analysis for quality issues, defects, downtime, and manufacturing inefficiencies.
• Support corrective actions, Kaizen initiatives, and continuous improvement projects with detailed implementation plans.
• Assist with fixture design and manufacturing process improvements based on production requirements.
• Work closely with production teams on the shop floor to drive operational excellence and sustainable improvements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Value Stream Mapping methodologies to improve efficiency and throughput.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of Industrial Engineering experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong hands-on shop floor experience (mandatory).
• Proven expertise in Time Study and Line Balancing.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM).
• Strong process optimization and productivity improvement experience.
• Experience with root cause analysis, Kaizen, and waste elimination initiatives.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and production teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Automotive Manufacturing
• Off-Highway Equipment Manufacturing
• Heavy Vehicle Manufacturing