Industrial Engineer: Lean Manufacturing for AI-Ready Ops

Cooler Master USA; Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cooler Master USA is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to analyze and improve manufacturing processes, driving productivity, quality, and cost efficiency at our Katy, Texas site. You will lead Lean initiatives, develop standardized work, and collaborate across production, engineering, and supply chain to meet performance targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering with 5+ years of manufacturing experience, strong English communication, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (required).
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication in English; bilingual with Mandarin is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in line balancing, productivity and capacity analysis, time studies, standardized work, and Lean manufacturing tools.
• Familiarity with automation or semi-automation systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and ergonomic analysis preferred.
• Starting with 15 paid vacation days in the first year
• 11 paid corporate holidays + 5 bonus holidays
• 5 paid sick leave days per year
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Advanced health plan options with employer-subsidized out-of-pocket premiums
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to achieve quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), TPM, 5S, continuous flow, takt and cycle time analysis, and waste elimination.
• Develop and implement standardized work instructions in English and provide training to team members to ensure proper understanding and execution.
• Establish and maintain standard labor times, cycle time, and takt time data for production processes.
• Design and optimize facility layouts using CAD software.
• Use simulation tools to analyze and enhance production flow and system performance.
• Lead cost reduction and process improvement projects to improve operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and justify capital equipment investments based on performance and cost-benefit analysis.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and implement safety improvements to reduce risk.
• Manage cross-functional projects and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Travel domestically and internationally is required to support projects, training, and process implementation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational excellence.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing experience

Lean manufacturing

Project management

English

Mandarin (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

SPC

Job description

Cooler Master USA is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to analyze and improve manufacturing processes, driving productivity, quality, and cost efficiency at our Katy, Texas site. You will lead Lean initiatives, develop standardized work, and collaborate across production, engineering, and supply chain to meet performance targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering with 5+ years of manufacturing experience, strong English communication, and the ability to manage