Industrial Engineer: Lean CI Leader & Process Optimizer

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Cresco, IA seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead lean initiatives, improve throughput, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and office functions. You will guide operators and technicians, develop capabilities, and partner with site leadership to deliver measurable savings.

Key duties include 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, Kaizen and 8D problem solving, plus equipment layouts and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide lean activities to eliminate waste and improve productivity.
• Develop equipment layouts, workflows, and safety precautions to maximize utilization.
• Collaborate with site leadership to develop a continuous improvement roadmap.
• Manage capital expenditures, including design, vendor selection, and procurement.
• Provide direction to operators and technicians and support their development.

Skills

Lean principles

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Cresco, IA seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to lead lean initiatives, improve throughput, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and office functions. You will guide operators and technicians, develop capabilities, and partner with site leadership to deliver measurable savings.

Key duties include 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, Kaizen and 8D problem solving, plus equipment layouts and capacity planning.