Travel Industrial Engineer - California & Texas Rotation

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer for a long-term, travel-based assignment supporting operations in California and Texas. The assignment will begin in California for approximately 7 weeks, move to Texas for approximately 4 weeks, and then return to California for approximately 4 weeks. This rotation is expected to continue for at least 6 months.

Candidates do not need to be local to California or Texas. Approved travel expenses , lodging, and related assignment costs will be covered.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes , workflows, labor utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement , cost reduction, productivity enhancement, and waste elimination.
• Perform time studies , workflow analysis, capacity analysis, and production assessments.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures , work instructions, and process documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams.
• Evaluate facility layouts, equipment placement, production flow, and material movement.
• Monitor operational performance using key performance indicators , productivity metrics, and data analysis.
• Recommend solutions that improve safety, quality, throughput, and overall operational performance.
• Travel between California and Texas according to the required project rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering , Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, production, or operations environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing , Six Sigma , process optimization, and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience with time studies, capacity planning, workflow analysis, and productivity improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to create process documentation, reports, procedures, and operational recommendations.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel between California and Texas for extended assignments.
• Ability to work effectively in changing project locations and operational environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other engineering or analytical tools is preferred.

Assignment Details

• Initial location: California for approximately 7 weeks
• Second location: Texas for approximately 4 weeks
• Return location: California for approximately 4 weeks
• Rotation duration: Expected to continue for at least 6 months
• Relocation requirement: Not required
• Travel expenses: Covered

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Hiring Transparency & AI Disclosure Statement
In compliance with applicable Canadian employment regulations, we confirm that this job posting represents a current, active vacancy within our organization.
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters and hiring managers.
If our hiring practices change in the future to include AI-assisted tools, appropriate disclosure will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.

Company Description

Hiring Transparency & AI Disclosure Statement\r\nIn compliance with applicable Canadian employment regulations, we confirm that this job posting represents a current, active vacancy within our organization.\r\nWe do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters and hiring managers.\r\nIf our hiring practices change in the future to include AI-assisted tools, appropriate disclosure will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.