Senior Industrial Engineering

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Manufacturing

Develop and execute strategic and tactical plans to continuously improve the effectiveness of the department and overall operations. The Senior Industrial Engineer leads under the guidance of the Senior Manager Technical Service, the Industrial Engineering, technical training, automation projects, efficiency, and cost control. Leads the Industrial Engineering function to drive productivity, establish labor standards, and support factory layout, line balancing, and efficiency improvements.

Oversees and manages the use of GSD (General Sewing Data) to establish accurate standard minute values (SMVs), analyze productivity, and optimize labor efficiency.

Develops cost analysis and method improvements to reduce waste and increase throughput.

Ensures pre-production readiness through accurate BOMs, tech packs, work aids, layouts, and resource planning.

Leads development and execution of technical training programs for operators and mechanics to improve skill levels, efficiency, and quality output.

Supports Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to reduce downtime, improve quality, and drive cost reduction.

Reviews and monitors production costs to identify opportunities to reduce non-value-added activities and improve line performance.

Reviews constantly for opportunities of automation.

Leads root cause analysis for recurring technical problems and implements sustainable solutions in collaboration with production.

Maintains engineering change control and documentation standard across all production areas.

Collaborates with HR to identify skill gaps, plan cross-training, and support operator certification initiatives.

Analyzes production performance data and engineering KPIs; Supervises the Engineering, Technical Training teams to ensure performance and alignment with production goals.

This position manages a cross‑functional technical team, including Industrial Engineers and Technical Instructors. The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for hiring, performance management, and development of all personnel in these functions. This role ensures engineering effectiveness and workforce readiness through training.

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field required.

Minimum of seven (7) years in Apparel Manufacturing with technical leadership experience in engineering, production support, or maintenance coordination.

Demonstrated experience in Industrial Engineering, GSD Management, automation, operator development, and technical troubleshooting.

Language Skills:

Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Spanish is a plus but not required.

Advanced skills in productivity calculations, percentages, costing models, and industrial engineering systems, including GSD.

Technical Expertise - Demonstrates deep knowledge of industrial engineering principles, GSD management, apparel manufacturing processes, and new product introduction. Technical skills apply to solving complex production challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Strategic Thinking & Planning - Thinks long‑term to align technical initiatives with company goals. Analytical & Problem Solving - Utilizes data‑driven analysis to identify root causes of issues andimplement sustainable solutions. Makes informed decisions balancing quality, cost, and delivery.

Project & Change Management - Effectively leads projects and manages changes in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Builds strong relationships across departments, including Production and HR.

Customer Focus - Understands internal and external customer needs and drives improvements to exceed expectations. Quality & Continuous Improvement - Champions quality management systems and Lean methodologies. Consciousness & Resource Management - Manages budgets responsibly and implements cost‑saving measures without compromising quality or delivery. Optimizes use of personnel, equipment, and materials.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Specific visual abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Visual acuity required for close work and reading of documents or technical drawings.

Works in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machine operation, floor vibrations, and high foot traffic.

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