Advanced Industrial Engineer (Manufacturing Operations) | Rowlett, TX

SAF Holland; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAF-HOLLAND is seeking an experienced Advanced Industrial Engineer to provide regional manufacturing operations support across the Americas from Rowlett, TX. You will lead initiatives focused on plant layout optimization, material flow, labor standards, capacity planning, and manufacturing readiness to enable product launches and expansion.

Candidates will bring strong industrial engineering expertise, project leadership, and a track record of driving productivity improvements in fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of industrial/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with plant layout, material flow, labor standards, capacity planning, lean manufacturing, product launches, and project management.
• Proficiency with SAP routings or manufacturing systems and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve plant layouts, workstation design, production flow, material movement, labor utilization, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and maintain labor standards, time studies, staffing plans, routing assumptions, capacity models, and productivity metrics.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery performance, productivity, and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles, process mapping, line balancing, and waste reduction methodologies.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

SAP routings

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP routings

CAD

Job description

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Advanced Industrial Engineer (Manufacturing Operations) | Rowlett, TX

Location: Rowlett, TX
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Manufacturing
Travel: Up to 70% domestic and international travel

About SAF-HOLLAND

SAF-HOLLAND is a leading global manufacturer of chassis-related systems and components for trailers, trucks, and buses. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that improve safety, reliability, and performance across the commercial vehicle industry.

Our culture is built on our core values of Safety, Respect, Reliability, Innovation, and Responsibility, and we continuously strive to improve our operations through teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

SAF-HOLLAND is seeking an experienced Advanced Industrial Engineer to provide regional industrial engineering support across manufacturing operations in the Americas. This role will lead and support initiatives focused on plant layout optimization, material flow, labor standards, capacity planning, manufacturing readiness, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will combine strong industrial engineering expertise with project leadership skills to drive productivity improvements, support factory expansions and product launches, and help manufacturing teams achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering & Process Improvement

• Improve plant layouts, workstation design, production flow, material movement, labor utilization, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop and maintain labor standards, time studies, staffing plans, routing assumptions, capacity models, and productivity metrics.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery performance, productivity, and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles, process mapping, line balancing, and waste reduction methodologies.

Capacity Planning & Operational Readiness

• Support new product introductions, product transfers, plant expansions, facility moves, and process changes.
• Define manufacturing methods, labor requirements, capacity needs, and implementation plans to ensure production readiness.
• Assist with production ramp-ups, training support, operational stabilization, and process implementation activities.
• Develop staffing plans, equipment utilization studies, and capacity analyses to support operational decision-making.
• Lead projects related to:
  • Plant layout optimization
  • Material flow improvements
  • Labor efficiency initiatives
  • Manufacturing systems implementation
  • Facility and process optimization
• Prepare business cases and recommendations for capital and operational improvement projects.
• Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to drive sustainable operational improvements.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze manufacturing performance data, labor metrics, throughput, capacity, equipment utilization, and productivity trends.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and recommendations that support plant and regional leadership decision-making.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation, including:
  • Routings
  • Standard work
  • Work instructions
  • Capacity studies
  • Value stream maps
  • Facility layouts
  • Labor models
  • Cost estimates

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of industrial engineering or manufacturing engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with:
  • Plant layout and facility design
  • Material flow analysis
  • Labor standards and time studies
  • Capacity planning
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Manufacturing launches and production readiness
  • Project management
  • SAP routings or manufacturing systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret labor, productivity, cost, and capacity data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Project, and other analytical tools.

Preferred

• CAD, layout modeling, or facility design software experience.
• Knowledge of ergonomics, work measurement systems, and production system optimization.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, where applicable.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, crouching, and reaching.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.

This position operates in both office and manufacturing settings. Manufacturing environments may include exposure to loud noise levels where hearing protection is required.

Why Join SAF-HOLLAND?

• Opportunity to influence operations across multiple manufacturing facilities in the Americas.
• High-impact role supporting strategic growth, product launches, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SAF-HOLLAND is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.