Design Engineer III - Industrial

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer DE-III to join our team supporting our pre-fabrication manufacturing/assembly site for MEP systems. In this role, you will lead process improvement initiatives, optimize manufacturing workflows, and drive measurable improvements across operations. You will analyze production data, identify systemic inefficiencies, and implement scalable solutions to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance overall performance. 

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, demonstrated success in continuous improvement initiatives, and the ability to lead projects while collaborating across engineering, operations, and project teams. This role serves as a key contributor bridging hands-on execution and strategic planning within a growing organization. 

• Reviews project objectives and leads efforts to identify and implement improvements in cost, schedule, quality, and labor efficiency within modular fabrication.
• Leads coordination of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) initiatives, working closely with internal stakeholders to align execution with project goals.
• Partners with design and fabrication teams to integrate DfMA principles into project planning and execution workflows.
• Conducts advanced time studies and develops standardized work processes to optimize shop production and field installation performance.
• Analyzes manufacturing workflows using lean principles; leads implementation of process improvements to reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Collaborates with project managers, field superintendents, and procurement teams to ensure constructability, sequencing, and material readiness.
• Contributes to the design, development, and deployment of manufacturing technologies and digital tools (e.g., BIM integration, CNC processes, material handling systems).
• Supports and reinforces QA/QC standards, helping ensure consistent quality in prefabricated assemblies.
• Leads efforts to plan and optimize shop layouts, work cells, and production flows for efficiency and scalability.
• Develops and maintains operational metrics; performs data analysis to drive continuous improvement and inform decision-making.
• Leads medium to large improvement projects and mentors junior engineers (Industrial Engineer I & II).
• Facilitates cross-functional initiatives and helps drive adoption of best practices across the organization. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (required).
• 6–9 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, prefabrication, or construction-related environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and workflows; experience in MEP systems, HVAC, or piping preferred.
• Solid understanding of construction project workflows and field installation sequencing.
• Proficiency with CAD/modeling tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, SketchUp); working knowledge of BIM workflows.
• Experience with ERP systems, production scheduling, and data analysis tools (Excel required; advanced analytics tools a plus).
• Demonstrated application of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead projects and implement process improvements with measurable results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience mentoring or guiding less experienced engineers is preferred.