INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

NEWLIX MFG. INC; Pasig; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

NEWLIX MFG. INC. is seeking an analytical Industrial Engineer to drive efficiency on a labor‑intensive final assembly and packaging line. You will evaluate operators, balance lines, and map capabilities to unlock peak performance.

You will partner with HR and production supervisors to standardize methods, implement SOPs, and report root causes to the Plant Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a strong advantage.
• 2–4 years on a high-volume manufacturing floor.
• Experience in electronics assembly or high-velocity packaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate operator dexterity, focus and teamwork on live lines.
• Conduct time-and-motion studies to balance assembly steps.
• Develop and maintain an Operator Skill Matrix with HR/Production.
• Optimize workstation layouts to minimize fatigue and reach.
• Create SOPs with Quality and Production teams for standardization.
• Provide data-driven performance reports to the Plant Manager.

Skills

Time study methods

Line balancing

Lean manufacturing

Poka-yoke

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt (advantage)

Tools

Line balancing software

Advanced Excel

Capacity modeling (Excel/other)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and people-centric Industrial Engineer (IE) to drive efficiency, team synergy, and workforce capability at our mobile phone final assembly and packaging facility.

our operations are highly labor-intensive and process-driven, your primary focus will not just be on machinery, but on the human element—evaluating operators, balancing assembly lines, identifying capability gaps, and designing strategies to unlock our team's maximum performance.

• ● Workforce Evaluation & Team Synergy: Regularly observe, evaluate, and analyze operator dexterity, focus, and teamwork on the live assembly and packaging lines. Identify behavioral or technical gaps that limit maximum output.
• ● Line Balancing & Motion Studies: Conduct time-and-motion studies (stopwatch tracking, micro-motion analysis) to eliminate waste (MUDA). Rebalance assembly steps (e.g., housing assembly, screen attachment, battery placement, final boxing) to ensure a perfectly smooth, bottleneck‑free flow.
• ● Capability Mapping & Skill Matrices: Develop, maintain, and update an Operator Skill Matrix to track competencies across the floor. Partner with HR and Production Supervisors to identify where cross‑training is required to eliminate single‑point‑of‑failure vulnerabilities.
• ● Ergonomics & Workstation Design: Optimize the physical layout of workstations to minimize operator fatigue, reduce unnecessary reaching or lifting, and ensure standard components (SKD kits, accessories, labels) are positioned for peak efficiency.
• ● Continuous Improvement (Lean/Kaizen): Drive a culture of continuous improvement. Design and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) alongside Quality and Production teams to ensure optimized methods are standardized.
• ● Performance Reporting: Provide objective, data‑driven capability and efficiency reports directly to the Plant Manager, offering clear root‑cause analyses on why lines are missing or hitting targets.

Job Qualifications

• ● Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field. Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or Ergonomics/Human Factors is a strong advantage.
• ● Experience:
  • ○ Minimum of 2–4 years of active experience as an Industrial Engineer or Lean Engineer on a high‑volume manufacturing floor.
  • ○ Direct experience in electronics assembly, mobile devices, hardware final assembly, or high‑velocity packaging lines is highly preferred.
  • ○ Proven experience in successfully conducting time studies, line balancing, and line restructuring.
• ● Technical Skills:
  • ○ Proficiency in time‑study methodologies, line balancing software, or advanced Excel for capacity modeling.
  • ○ Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Poka‑Yoke).
  • ○ Familiarity with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) floor protocols and safe battery handling guidelines is a plus.
• ● Soft Skills (Crucial for this role):
  • ○ Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trust with factory operators and floor supervisors. You must be someone who coaches and supports teams, rather than just policing them.
  • ○ Objective Mindset: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to stand firm on data‑driven conclusions.
  • ○ Excellent communication skills to translate complex data into clear training steps for HR and operations teams.