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Industrial Engineering Leader

HumCap

  • Plano, TX
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Industrial Engineering Leadership Lead and manage the Industrial Engineering (IE) team to support daily manufacturing operations and long term capacity planning. Continuous Improvement & Data Analytics Drive Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity and waste reduction.

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    LocationPlano, TX

    Description

    Industrial Engineering Leadership
    • Lead and manage the Industrial Engineering (IE) team to support daily manufacturing operations and long term capacity planning.
    • Establish IE priorities, standards, and methodologies aligned with site and corporate objectives.
    • Provide technical and analytical support to manufacturing leadership.
    Capacity & Productivity Optimization
    • Develop and maintain labor standards, routing, and capacity models across production lines.
    • Drive improvements in labor productivity, line balance, takt time, and throughput.
    • Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.

    Cost & Efficiency Improvement
    • Support cost reduction initiatives through labor optimization, layout improvements, and process standardization.
    • Develop make vs buy, staffing, and shift models based on demand and business forecasts.
    • Support capital justification and ROI analysis for equipment and automation investments.
       
    Layout, Ergonomics & Workflow
    • Design and optimize factory layouts, material flow, and workstation ergonomics.
    • Ensure efficient use of space, tools, and resources across the manufacturing floor.
    • Support safety and ergonomics improvements to reduce risk and improve operator efficiency.
       
    New Product Introduction (NPI) Support
    • Support NPI activities through line balance analysis, staffing models, and readiness assessments.
    • Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Automation, and Production teams during product ramps.
    • Ensure new processes meet efficiency, cost, and capacity targets before mass production.
       
    Continuous Improvement & Data Analytics
    • Drive Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity and waste reduction.
    • Establish KPI dashboards for labor efficiency, utilization, and operational performance.
    • Use data driven analysis to support decision making and improvement initiatives.
       
    CrossFunctional Collaboration
    • Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to support operational goals.
    • Communicate findings, recommendations, and improvement plans to leadership.
    • Support audits and ensure compliance with Lite On standards and SOPs.
       
    People Development & Safety
    • Hire, coach, and develop industrial engineers and analysts.
    • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure IE activities comply with EHS requirements.
    • Support skill development and succession planning within the IE team.
       
    Qualifications:
    •  Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. 
    • 8–12 years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience, including 3+ years in a management or lead role.
    • Experience in electronics, EMS, or high volume manufacturing environments. 
    • Proven ability to deliver measurable productivity and cost improvements.

    Travel Requirement:
    • 10% travel, subject to change based on business needs.

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