Industrial Engineer

Ultimate Staffing Services; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will work cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to scale operations, drive continuous improvement, and enhance manufacturing performance. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in related roles are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Optimize production processes, line balancing, cycle time reduction, and labor efficiency.
• Design and improve workstations, tooling, and fixtures to boost productivity.
• Support SMT/THT assembly setup and resolve day-to-day production issues.
• Monitor KPIs such as OEE, UPH, FPY, and scrap rate to drive improvement.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma (DMAIC).
• Support NPI with DFm and ramp-up readiness; coordinate with engineering teams.
• Coordinate capacity planning, takt time analysis, and headcount planning.
• Align with supply chain on material flow, inventory, and scheduling.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Time studies

Data analysis

KPI tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MES/ERP systems

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Salary: USD120000 - USD140000 per year + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

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

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)
• 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)

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 collaborationEffective 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)
• Cycle Time