Industrial Engineer — Optimize Plant Layout & Productivity

Hunter Douglas; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and 401

Employer 401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs and product discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Hunter Douglas is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations, design efficient plant layouts, and establish labor and capacity requirements. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to drive safety, productivity, and quality while supporting new product launches.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, process optimization, and achieving peak manufacturing efficiency to meet customer and business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in manufacturing; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with time studies, labor planning, cycle time analysis, and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of plant layout design, process optimization, line balancing, and workflow improvement.
• Experience performing ergonomic assessments and applying workplace safety principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel 10%+ as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize plant layouts, process layouts, and material flow strategies to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct cycle time studies, labor analyses, and workforce planning activities to support production requirements and capacity utilization.
• Analyze production processes and balance manufacturing lines to maximize productivity and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Perform ergonomic assessments and safety evaluations, implementing corrective actions to reduce risk.
• Lead and participate in industrial engineering studies, capacity analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Support new product launches and process transfers by establishing layouts, process flows, cycle times, and staffing requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain standard work, operational metrics, and performance improvement plans.
• Identify and remove industrial engineering-related barriers that may impact safety, quality, productivity, or delivery performance.

Skills

Time studies

Labor planning

Cycle time analysis

Capacity planning

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Hunter Douglas is seeking an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations, design efficient plant layouts, and establish labor and capacity requirements. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to drive safety, productivity, and quality while supporting new product launches.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, process optimization, and achieving peak manufacturing efficiency to meet customer and business goals.