Industrial Engineer

Ultimate Staffing; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join a client in Milpitas, CA. This 100% onsite, full-time role focuses on optimizing electronic manufacturing operations across SMT, THT, and PCB assembly.

You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, drive process improvements, and collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to scale operations and ensure high-quality output.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering role.
• 5+ years in electronic manufacturing (SMT/PCB) environment.

Responsibilities

• Optimize production processes: line balancing, cycle time, labor efficiency.
• Design and improve workstations, tooling, fixtures to boost productivity.
• Support process setup, SMT/THT assembly; resolve day-to-day issues.
• Monitor KPIs: OEE, UPH, FPY, scrap rate; drive improvements.
• Lead Lean initiatives: Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma (DMAIC).
• Drive waste reduction and operational excellence projects; time studies.
• Improve soldering, PCB assembly and testing; reduce defects via SPC.
• Support CAPA and IPC standards; monitor customer-facing quality.
• NPI support: DFM, ramp-up issues, mass production transition.
• Capacity planning, takt time, headcount planning; optimize throughput.
• Coordinate with supply chain on material flow and scheduling.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Time studies

SMT/THT/PCB

Data analysis

Excel (advanced)

Power BI

SQL

MES/ERP systems

AutoCAD/layout tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join a client in Milpitas. This is a full-time, direct hire position. The role is 100% onsite.

The Industrial Engineer will support and optimize electronic manufacturing operations. This role will focus on improving production efficiency, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring high-quality output across SMT, THT, and PCB assembly processes. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to scale operations, introduce new products, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join a client in Milpitas. This is a full-time, direct hire position. The role is 100% onsite.

The Industrial Engineer will support and optimize electronic manufacturing operations. This role will focus on improving production efficiency, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring high-quality output across SMT, THT, and PCB assembly processes. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to scale operations, introduce new products, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.

Manufacturing & Process Engineering

• Optimize production processes, including line balancing, cycle time reduction, and labor efficiency
• Design and improve workstations, tooling, and fixtures to enhance productivity
• Support process setup, SMT/THT assembly, and resolve day-to-day production issues
• Monitor and improve manufacturing performance using key KPIs (OEE, UPH, FPY, scrap rate)

Continuous Improvement (Lean / CI)

• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma (DMAIC)
• Drive waste reduction and operational excellence projects
• Perform time studies and workflow analysis to identify improvement opportunities

Quality & Yield Improvement

• Improve soldering, PCB assembly, and testing processes
• Utilize SPC and root cause analysis to reduce defects and improve yield
• Support CAPA processes and ensure adherence to IPC standards
• Monitor and improve customer-facing quality metrics

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support the transition of new products from design to mass production
• Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and process readiness
• Partner with engineering teams to resolve production issues during ramp-up

Capacity & Production Planning

• Conduct capacity planning, takt time analysis, and headcount planning
• Optimize factory utilization and production throughput

Supply Chain & Operations Support

• Coordinate with supply chain teams on material flow, inventory optimization, and scheduling
• Support production planning and ensure alignment with demand requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Experience

• 5+ years in a manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering role
• 5+ years of experience in electronic manufacturing (SMT/PCB environment)

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (DMAIC)
• Experience with time studies and work measurement techniques
• Solid understanding of SMT/THT and PCB assembly processes
• Proficiency in:
  • Excel (advanced)
  • Power BI or data visualization tools
  • SQL (preferred)
  • MES / ERP systems
• Experience with AutoCAD or factory layout design tools
• Strong capability in data analysis and KPI tracking
• Deep understanding of production workflows and manufacturing systems

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Effective time management and prioritization
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking ability
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Capable of multi-tasking and working with data-driven insights

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• UPH (Units Per Hour)
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• FPY (First Pass Yield)
• Scrap / Defect Rate
• Cycle Time
• Labor Efficiency

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.