Industrial Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer to lead the development of integrated IE models connecting capacity, labor, material flow, PFEP and cost to drive manufacturing efficiency and data-driven decisions across sites.

The role blends IE fundamentals with advanced analytics, simulation and AI to optimize cost, throughput, and OEE, collaborating with Manufacturing, Operations and Finance to deliver actionable insights and scalable dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial engineering analytics or manufacturing modeling.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own integrated IE models linking capacity, labor and cost for planning.
• Build capacity models with cycle time, OEE, yield losses, bottleneck analysis.
• Develop labor models to optimize headcount and costs across production systems.
• Create and evaluate business cases for capital investments (ROI, IRR, NPV).
• Lead COGS modeling including labor, overhead, scrap, and process costs.
• Design OEE models to drive operational efficiency and CI initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align models with constraints and needs.
• Translate analytics outputs into executive-level insights and dashboards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Modeling complex systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Attention to detail

System-level thinking

Influencing decisions

Capacity & labor modeling

OEE expertise

Data analytics tools

Excel advanced

Python

SQL

Power BI/Tableau

Industrial engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / OR

Tools

FlexSim

AnyLogic

Simio

Python

SQL

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

The Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer will lead the development and application of advanced analytical models to drive manufacturing efficiency, capacity planning, and cost optimization. This role is responsible for building and managing integrated IE models that connect capacity, labor, material flow, PFEP, and cost (COGS) to enable data-driven decision-making across factory and site operations. The ideal candidate will combine strong industrial engineering fundamentals with advanced analytics, simulation, business case development, and AI-driven systems to support large-scale manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own integrated IE models that connect capacity, labor and cost (COGS) to support factory planning and operations
• Build and maintain capacity models (target vs. forecast vs. gated capacity), incorporating cycle time, OEE, yield losses, and bottleneck analysis
• Develop labor models to optimize headcount, utilization, and labor cost (LOH) across production systems
• Create and evaluate business cases for capital investments, including ROI, IRR, NPV, and cost-benefit analysis
• Lead COGS modeling, including labor, overhead, scrap, and process-driven cost components
• Develop and track scrap and yield models, quantifying cost impact and identifying improvement opportunities
• Design and maintain OEE models (availability, performance, quality) to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement
• Support factory layout, site planning, and material flow decisions through data-driven insights and modeling
• Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity studies to evaluate production strategies and capacity expansion plans
• Utilize and/or develop factory simulation models (e.g., FlexSim, AnyLogic, Simio) to analyze throughput, bottlenecks, and system performance
• Support factory ramp-up, installation, and operational readiness through model validation and performance tracking
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering) to align models with real-world constraints and business needs
• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, executive-level insights and recommendations
• Collaborate with MES and Controls teams to integrate shop-floor data with IE models, ensuring accurate OEE measurement and enabling real-time, scalable dashboards for operational visibility and executive decision-making

AI & Data Systems

• Introduce and implement AI-driven tools and platforms to enhance industrial engineering analytics and decision-making
• Design and manage scalable data models and data architecture for IE, capacity, labor and cost analytics
• Develop standardized systems, frameworks, and governance for data modeling, analytics, and reporting
• Automate data collection, validation, and reporting pipelines using AI and advanced analytics tools
• Enable predictive analytics and intelligent decision-making for capacity, throughput, and cost optimization
• Establish best practices for data quality, model standardization, and system integration across the organization

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in industrial engineering analytics, manufacturing modeling, or operations analysis
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, capacity planning, and industrial engineering principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building end-to-end IE models integrating capacity, labor, cost, PFEP, and material flow
• Hands-on experience with PFEP, material flow optimization, and warehouse integration
• Experience with factory simulation tools (e.g., FlexSim, AnyLogic, Simio)
• Strong experience in business case development (ROI, IRR, NPV)
• Knowledge of COGS modeling, cost structures, and financial impact analysis
• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel advanced modeling, Python, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, or similar)
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in manufacturing analytics (preferred)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Ability to build scalable models and analytics systems that support both tactical and strategic decisions
• Strong communication skills to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams and influence decision-making
• Attention to detail with a systems-level understanding of manufacturing operations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

High-Level Must-Have Skills

• Capacity & labor modeling — Build capacity and labor models from scratch.
• OEE expertise — Strong grasp of OEE models (availability, performance, quality).
• Data & analytics tools — Advanced Excel modeling, Python, SQL, and Power BI/Tableau (or similar) for reporting and dashboards.
• Numbers-driven — Confident working with data and generating reports independently.
• Executive communication — Translate complex analysis into clear, executive-level insights and recommendations.
• Manufacturing & IE foundation — Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, capacity planning, and industrial engineering principle