What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Engineer position at Cooler Master?
About the Company
At Cooler Master, we’re building something new—and we want you to be part of it. Our growing operation in Katy, Texas represents an exciting next chapter as we expand our presence in the U.S. and bring cutting-edge innovation closer to our customers. Known globally for pushing the boundaries of performance, design, and technology, we’re now creating a dynamic hub where passionate, driven individuals can make a real impact. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career, work with forward-thinking teams, and help shape the future of a leading tech brand, this is your moment to join us at the ground level and build something extraordinary.
About the Role
The Industrial Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives, optimizes resource utilization, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to achieve quality, delivery, and cost targets.
- Apply Lean manufacturing principles, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), TPM, 5S, continuous flow, takt and cycle time analysis, and waste elimination.
- Develop and implement standardized work instructions in English and provide training to team members to ensure proper understanding and execution.
- Establish and maintain standard labor times, cycle time, and takt time data for production processes.
- Design and optimize facility layouts using CAD software.
- Use simulation tools to analyze and enhance production flow and system performance.
- Lead cost reduction and process improvement projects to improve operational efficiency.
- Evaluate and justify capital equipment investments based on performance and cost-benefit analysis.
- Conduct ergonomic assessments and implement safety improvements to reduce risk.
- Manage cross-functional projects and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Travel domestically and internationally is required to support projects, training, and process implementation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering (required).
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in line balancing, productivity and capacity analysis, time studies, standardized work, and Lean manufacturing tools.
- Familiarity with automation or semi-automation systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and ergonomic analysis preferred.