Senior Industrial Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Industrial Engineer to improve manufacturing performance, increase production capacity, optimize material flow, and enhance on-time delivery through industrial engineering and continuous improvement methodologies.

In this role, you will partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Program Management to analyze factory performance, identify operational constraints, and implement sustainable improvements. You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, develop data-driven recommendations, and improve productivity, labor utilization, safety, quality, and overall manufacturing efficiency.

This position is ideal for a senior industrial engineering professional who excels at solving complex manufacturing challenges, leading cross-functional improvement projects, and using operational data to drive measurable business results.

Founded in 1878, our client designs, develops, and manufactures gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets.

Headquartered in Benicia, California, our client also operates facilities in Sparks, Nevada..

What You’ll Do

• Design and optimize factory layouts, production cells, workstations, and equipment placement to improve throughput, space utilization, safety, and production efficiency.
• Analyze and improve material flow, work-in-process movement, point-of-use storage, replenishment methods, and material presentation to reduce handling, unnecessary travel, and production delays.
• Lead capacity planning, labor modeling, line balancing, and constraint analysis to support current and forecasted production requirements.
• Conduct time studies and work measurement activities to establish and maintain labor standards and support the development of standard work.
• Analyze work-in-process, queue times, production sequencing, manufacturing lead times, and operational data to improve production flow and on-time delivery.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, 5S, waste reduction, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Utilize Power BI to develop dashboards, visualize manufacturing performance, monitor KPIs, and communicate actionable insights to operational teams and leadership.
• Evaluate workstation design, operator movement, and ergonomics to improve employee safety, efficiency, and ease of work.
• Provide capacity, labor, space, utilization, and operational analyses to support new product introduction, capital equipment purchases, automation, and facility planning.
• Support production recovery and contingency planning through capacity, labor, constraint, and production-flow analysis.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for process improvements, capital investments, and operational changes, including cost-benefit analysis and return on investment.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Program Management to implement and sustain operational improvements.
• Support compliance with AS9100, customer, regulatory, and internal quality-system requirements.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making across departments and facilities.
• Build collaborative working relationships across functions and facilities while leading with humility, integrity, and trust.
• Promote ownership, employee engagement, and continuous learning throughout the organization.
• Effectively communicate improvement initiatives, process changes, expectations, and project results to employees and leadership.
• Perform additional duties in support of our client's manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.

Must-Have Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 6 years of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations, or continuous improvement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Power BI to develop dashboards, visualize operational data, track KPIs, and communicate actionable insights.
• Demonstrated experience with capacity planning, labor modeling, time studies, work measurement, labor standards, line balancing, production flow, and material flow.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing data and developing actionable recommendations to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems and production reporting or analytical tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, facilitation, and project leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives from analysis through implementation and sustainment.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing cost concepts, including cost of goods and return on investment (ROI).
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to learn and utilize engineering and business applications, including Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Excel, Visio, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a changing manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to employees, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Security Clearance, as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, reach, and lift as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or table, as well as around machine tools or printers.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience supporting new product introduction, facility planning, automation, or capital equipment projects.
• Experience working within an AS9100-certified Quality Management System (QMS).
• Experience with manufacturing simulation, facility-layout software, advanced analytical tools, or data-visualization platforms beyond Power BI.
• Experience developing business cases and financial analyses for operational improvements and capital investments.
• Experience leading cross-functional Lean and Six Sigma projects in complex manufacturing environments.

Who You Are

• A data-driven manufacturing problem solver who enjoys identifying operational constraints and improving production performance.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• An experienced continuous improvement professional who can lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives from problem identification through implementation and sustainment.
• Skilled at translating complex manufacturing data into clear dashboards, actionable insights, and practical business recommendations.
• Comfortable collaborating across Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Program Management.
• Organized and self-directed, with the ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities, and deliver measurable results.
• A collaborative leader who promotes accountability, ownership, employee engagement, and continuous learning.
• Committed to operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable process improvement.

Additional Details

• Base Salary Range: $130,000 – $140,000
• Work Style: Onsite Sparks, NV
• Work Environment: Office-based with interaction around machine tools and testing equipment
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Retirement 401(K) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonuses and more