IE Manager

LITEON Careers - U.S.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LITEON Careers - U.S. is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager in Plano, Texas. You will lead the Industrial Engineering team to optimize productivity and capacity planning, focusing on labor standards, resource allocation, and cost reduction initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering with 8–12 years of experience, including leadership in high-volume manufacturing environments. This role requires a strong focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience.
• 3+ years in a management or lead role.
• Experience in electronics or high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Industrial Engineering team.
• Develop and maintain labor standards and production models.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Lean methodologies

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

KPI dashboards

Lean tools

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, subject to change based on organizational needs, including but not limited to the following:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Cross‑Functional 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.