Industrial Engineer

Palm Harbor Homes; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavco Industries, Inc. in Indiana seeks an Industrial Engineer to join the Manufacturing & Engineering team.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer aiming to develop expertise in manufacturing operations, facility design, plant layout, and process improvement within a home-building environment. The Industrial Engineer will support production efficiency initiatives, facility improvement projects, workstation design, line balancing, and material flow optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 0-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize plant layouts for productivity and space utilization.
• Conduct time studies and labor analyses to set labor standards.
• Support line balancing to maximize throughput.
• Assist with workstation design and ergonomic improvements.
• Develop facility layouts and process flow diagrams.
• Evaluate material movement to reduce travel time.
• Support equipment installation and commissioning.
• Analyze production data to identify process improvements.
• Participate in facility expansion and production-line projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
• Support new product introductions with planning and line setup.
• Participate in Lean and CI initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ CVCO), our 7000 team members are at the heart of everything we do. We design and produce quality, affordable factory-built homes. We are also a leading producer of park model RVs, vacation cabins and factory-built commercial structures. In addition to providing competitive pay and benefits, we provide opportunities for development and upward mobility, while investing in the communities we serve. Our values are our foundation. We’re constantly striving to diversify our teams to ensure we have the best and brightest talent. We’re deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where each person can contribute

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Industrial Engineer to join our Manufacturing & Engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer looking to develop expertise in manufacturing operations, facility design, plant layout, and process improvement within a home-building environment.

The Industrial Engineer will support production efficiency initiatives, facility improvement projects, workstation design, line balancing, and material flow optimization. This position offers significant exposure to operations, engineering, and continuous improvement activities that directly impact manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and optimizing plant layouts to improve productivity, safety, material flow, and space utilization.
• Conduct time studies and labor analyses to establish labor standards and improve operational efficiency.
• Support manufacturing line balancing initiatives to maximize throughput and minimize bottlenecks.
• Assist with workstation design and ergonomic improvements for assembly operations.
• Develop and maintain facility layouts, process flow diagrams, and manufacturing documentation.
• Evaluate material movement throughout the facility and recommend improvements to reduce handling and travel time.
• Support equipment installation, relocation, and commissioning projects.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities for process improvements.li>
• Participate in facility expansion and production line improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to implement manufacturing improvements.
• Support new product introductions by assisting with production planning and line setup activities.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 0-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or similar layout design software.
• Experience with process mapping and time studies.

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to major plant improvement projects.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Exposure to industry-leading manufacturing and operational excellence practices.