Industrial Engineer

GTI Fabrication; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GTI Energy in Goodyear, AZ, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join the Supplier Development Tiger Team. The role focuses on manufacturing process optimization, standardization, quality improvement, and performance alignment with GTI standards across joint ventures in Mexico and Vietnam.

The candidate will assess supplier environments, implement structured improvements, and drive gains in throughput, cost control, and delivery performance through hands-on engineering and lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or supplier development roles.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and root cause analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel including data modeling, pivot tables, and performance tracking.
• Experience working in fabrication, assembly, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Ability to evaluate production systems and implement structured improvements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier development evaluations of manufacturing processes, production workflows, labor efficiency, and material flow.
• Identify gaps between current-state performance and GTI standards and develop action plans.
• Lead Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis.
• Standardize work instructions and documentation to drive repeatability and quality.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor throughput, cycle time, scrap, rework, and on-time delivery.
• Support readiness of joint venture facilities for production scale-up and ramp stabilization.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to align supplier capabilities with GTI product requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Root cause analysis

Excel (pivot tables)

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing data environments

Job description

Job Title
Industrial Engineer - Supplier Development Tiger Team

Department
Engineering / Operations

Employment Type
Full-Time

Company Overview

GTI Energy is a rapidly growing industrial manufacturer specializing in mission-critical modular infrastructure for energy, defense, and heavy industrial markets. As GTI expands its global footprint through joint ventures, the organization is building a high-impact Supplier Development Tiger Team to ensure operational excellence, process discipline, and scalable manufacturing performance across international partners.

Position Overview

The Industrial Engineer will serve as a core member of GTI’s Supplier Development Tiger Team, supporting joint venture operations in Mexico and Vietnam. This role focuses on manufacturing process optimization, production system standardization, quality improvement, and operational performance alignment with GTI standards. The Industrial Engineer will assess supplier production environments, identify inefficiencies, implement process improvements, and drive measurable gains in throughput, quality, cost control, and delivery performance. This is a hands‑on operational engineering role focused on strengthening manufacturing execution and supplier capability.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Development & Operational Assessment

• Conduct structured evaluations of supplier manufacturing processes, production workflows, labor efficiency, and material flow.
• Identify gaps between current-state performance and GTI operational standards.
• Develop actionable improvement plans with clear milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Support supplier readiness for new product introductions and production scale‑up initiatives.

Process Optimization & Lean Implementation

• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve workflow efficiency, reduce waste, and stabilize production systems.
• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping exercises, and root cause analysis initiatives.
• Standardize work instructions and process documentation to drive repeatability and quality control.
• Implement visual management systems and production tracking tools to improve performance transparency.

Quality & Performance Improvement

• Partner with supplier quality teams to reduce defect rates and improve first-pass yield.
• Support implementation of corrective and preventive action systems.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and systemic performance issues.
• Develop performance dashboards and KPIs to monitor throughput, cycle time, scrap, rework, and on‑time delivery.

Manufacturing Readiness & Process Control

• Support joint venture facilities in achieving stable, production‑ready manufacturing systems aligned with GTI engineering and operational requirements.
• Evaluate tooling, fixtures, and process control mechanisms to ensure repeatable outcomes.
• Assist with process validation activities and production ramp stabilization.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations leaders to ensure alignment between supplier capabilities and GTI product requirements.
• Provide structured reporting to leadership regarding supplier performance, risk mitigation efforts, and improvement progress.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or supplier development roles.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and root cause analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel including data modeling, pivot tables, and performance tracking.
• Experience working in fabrication, assembly, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Ability to evaluate production systems and implement structured improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting international suppliers or joint venture operations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing data environments.
• Exposure to high‑mix, engineered‑to‑order manufacturing.
• Experience in energy, defense, or industrial infrastructure manufacturing environments.

GTI Energy is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in our workforce.