Industrial Engineer - Lean & CAD Layouts Specialist

Neotech; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Neotech in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support headcount calculations, time database updates, layout changes, and capacity planning to optimize production.

Responsibilities include time studies, capacity analysis, standard work, CAD layouts, bottleneck removal, Lean initiatives, and collaboration with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams to improve OEE and throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Math and 2+ years related experience.
• Formal training in Lean Methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies and document standard cycle times for manufacturing operations.
• Perform capacity analysis for production lines, work centers, and critical equipment.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions and labor standards.
• Create, update, and optimize production floor layouts using CAD or layout software.
• Analyze workflow and material flow to identify bottlenecks and eliminate waste.
• Collect, validate, and analyze production data to support operational improvements.
• Support line balancing and staffing optimization based on takt time and production demand.
• Maintain manufacturing process documentation, including routing sheets and process maps.
• Participate in continuous improvement (Lean) initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Assist in implementing and sustaining 5S and visual management practices.
• Work with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Track and report key manufacturing metrics such as OEE, labor utilization, cycle time, and throughput.
• Support new product introductions by documenting processes, estimating labor requirements, and validating production readiness.
• Conduct root cause analysis for production inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with ergonomic assessments and workstation improvements to improve safety and productivity.
• Carry out additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Lean Methodologies

Line Balancing

Layout optimization

CAD/Layout software

Education

B.S. in Engineering, Science or Math

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Neotech in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support headcount calculations, time database updates, layout changes, and capacity planning to optimize production.

Responsibilities include time studies, capacity analysis, standard work, CAD layouts, bottleneck removal, Lean initiatives, and collaboration with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams to improve OEE and throughput.