Industrial Engineer

Accton; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Accton Technology Corporation, a leading provider of networking hardware, is seeking an Industrial Engineer for our Mesquite, TX site. This full-time, on-site role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, ergonomics, and plant layouts to maximize efficiency.

You will manage NPI readiness, standard time measurements, and SOP development while supporting weekend/holiday shifts as needed. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in industrial engineering, strong analytical skills, and

Qualifications

• Clear SOPs and technical analyses; strong written/verbal communication across teams.
• Associate or Bachelor in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in industrial engineering or process optimization in manufacturing.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with AutoCAD/Visio or ERP/MES systems preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot real-time process issues and optimize layouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI industrial engineering activities ensuring line readiness for mass production.
• Conduct time and motion studies to estimate standard hours and cycle times.
• Address line anomalies, material non-conformances, and RI issues promptly.
• Draft and maintain SOPs and work instructions for product quality and consistency.
• Set up and maintain production line printers and printing systems.
• Analyze line balancing, reduce bottlenecks, and improve labor efficiency.
• Design factory floor layouts and optimize material flow for safety and space utilization.
• Calculate and maintain standard costs and unit standard hours for budgeting.
• Review daily operations to enhance lean manufacturing and tooling setups.
• Support weekend/holiday shifts as needed to sustain continuous production.

Skills

Bilingual English/Mandarin

SOP writing

Time study/standard time measurement

Cross-functional communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Accton Technology Corporation, founded in 1988, is a leading networking hardware and solution provider. With more than three decades of experience, Accton specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-performance Ethernet switches, routers, and data center networking systems for top-tier global customers. Accton works closely with hyperscale and enterprise customers, providing deep engineering collaboration from early design through high-volume manufacturing. Accton shipped over 7 million devices and achieved a consolidated revenue of USD 2.70 billion in 2023. "Making Partnership Work" embodies Accton's mission to maximize the benefits of collaboration and excellence in technology. The company has a global workforce of over 5,700 employees and operates offices worldwide, including our new site Mesquite, TX.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Industrial Engineer role is based in Mesquite, TX. The Industrial Engineer (IE) is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, workplace ergonomics, and plant facility layouts to maximize operational efficiency and productivity. Key duties include managing NPI (New Product Introduction) readiness, conducting standard time measurement and estimation, troubleshooting production anomalies (such as Rework (RI) issues), standardizing process documents (SOPs), establishing production line printer hardware/software infrastructure, calculating standard product costs, and driving continuous process optimization. Required to work rotating weekend/holiday shifts as needed to maintain continuous production operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• New Product Introduction (NPI): Lead and facilitate industrial engineering activities for NPI, ensuring line readiness, balanced assembly workflows, and smooth transition to mass production.
• Standard Time Measurement & Estimation: Conduct time and motion studies to estimate, measure, and maintain standard working hours and cycle times for production lines.
• Anomaly Handling & Root Cause Analysis: Respond to and resolve line anomalies, material non-conformances, and Reework (RI) issues promptly to minimize production stoppages.
• Process Document Standardization (SOP): Draft, standardize, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing work instructions to ensure product quality and operational consistency.
• Production Line Printer Setup: Set up, configure, and maintain industrial barcode/label printers and printing systems along the production line.
• Production Efficiency Improvement: Analyze line balancing, eliminate production bottlenecks, reduce waste, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to boost overall labor efficiency.
• Facility & Layout Planning: Plan, design, and optimize factory floor layouts, workstation ergonomics, and material flow paths to enhance space utilization and operational safety.
• Standard Cost Calculation: Calculate and maintain standard labor/overhead costs and unit standard hours to support financial modeling and operational budgeting.
• Operation Optimization: Continuously review and refine daily manufacturing operations, tooling setups, and workflow sequences to achieve lean manufacturing excellence.
• Weekend/Holiday Shifts Support: Support occasional holiday and weekend shifts based on production line needs

Qualifications

• Ability to write clear SOPs, technical analysis reports, and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams. Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese is preferred.
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in industrial engineering or process optimization within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD / Visio (for facility layout) or ERP/MES systems is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot real-time process anomalies, evaluate workflow options, and resolve layout/material flow conflicts efficiently.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills to conduct time study analyses, cost calculations, line balancing, and process efficiency evaluations
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance