Industrial Engineer

Sanmina; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation, a leading EMS provider in Houston, seeks an Industrial Engineer / Project Coordinator for a plant expansion. You will coordinate equipment installations, track timelines, and manage vendor schedules while supporting engineers during high workload periods.

The role focuses on data analysis, cost tracking, and process improvements on the factory floor. You will use Oracle ERP and MES for data entry, perform time studies to refine costs, and create clear reports for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy assembly plant (internships or co-op experience count).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing cost structures, labor routing steps, material waste tracking, and cost variances (standard vs. actual).
• Ability to work well with different people, from shop-floor operators to external contractors and senior managers.
• Able to explain technical updates, project delays, and financial data clearly, both out loud and in writing.
• Comfortable changing priorities quickly to help out where the plant needs it most.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment installations with suppliers and contractors on the plant floor.
• Track project timelines and manage vendor schedules.
• Use Oracle ERP and MES to enter production routes, audit labor hours, and maintain data accuracy.
• Conduct time studies to compute cycle times and help set standard labor and machine costs.
• Analyze scrap, waste, and rework to reduce lost profitability on the floor.
• Monitor machine downtime and capacity to improve overall efficiency.
• Create process flowcharts and value stream maps using Visio.
• Prepare status reports and decks for management and customers.
• Support Engineering Change Notices and update PFMEAs and SOPs.

Skills

Cost accounting basics

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

MES

Microsoft Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

What You’ll Do

Our Houston facility is looking for a practical, highly organized Industrial Engineer / Project Coordinator to join our team during a major plant expansion. In this role, you will work directly with our Facilities Manager to coordinate equipment installations, track project timelines, and manage vendor schedules.

Because we are expanding, you will also act as a flexible engineering resource to help our Process and Manufacturing Engineers when workloads are high. Beyond physical facility coordination, this role focuses heavily on data analysis - tracking manufacturing costs, calculating floor efficiency, and identifying operational waste. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in facility planning, factory software systems, financial tracking, and project management.

• Track Equipment Installations: Work directly with equipment suppliers and contractors on the plant floor. Monitor delivery schedules, ensure utilities (power, air, etc.) are ready for setup, and track installation progress.
• Manage Factory Software & Data: Use Oracle ERP and our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to enter production routes, audit labor hours, and keep our manufacturing data accurate.
• Conduct Time Studies & Costing: Spend time on the production floor timing assembly steps to compute cycle times. Use this data to help accounting establish accurate standard labor and machine costs.
• Track Waste & Rework Costs: Collect and analyze data on scrap rates, material waste, and rework labor hours. Investigate the root causes of these variances to help the team reduce lost profitability on the floor.
• Analyze Equipment Downtime & Capacity: Monitor machine utilization metrics through the MES. Categorize why machines stop (maintenance delays, slow setups, or waiting on parts) to help improve overall capacity.
• Map Workflows & Material Flow: Create clear process flowcharts and value stream maps (VSM) using Microsoft Visio. Analyze material handling paths and operator travel times to minimize transit costs and prevent product damage.
• Create Status Reports & Decks: Gather project updates, capacity metrics, and financial variance data to build clear, professional PowerPoint presentations for our management team and our customers.
• Support Engineering Changes: Help the engineering team manage Engineering Change Notices (ECN), update risk assessments (PFMEA), and write simple, clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) for operators.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar technical field.
• 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or heavy assembly plant (internships or co-op experience count).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing cost structures, labor routing steps, material waste tracking, and cost variances (standard vs. actual).
• Ability to work well with different people, from shop‑floor operators to external contractors and senior managers
• Able to explain technical updates, project delays, and financial data clearly, both out loud and in writing.
• Comfortable changing priorities quickly to help out where the plant needs it most.

Why Join Us?

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Sanmina, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person", defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.