Industrial Engineer - Plant Layout & Process Improvement

Cavco Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavco Industries, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our Manufacturing & Engineering team.

This role focuses on manufacturing operations, facility design, plant layout, and process improvement in a home-building environment. You will support production efficiency initiatives, line balancing, workstation design, and material flow optimization, with collaboration across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to drive tangible improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 0-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and optimizing plant layouts to improve productivity, safety, material flow, and space utilization.
• Conduct time studies and labor analyses to establish labor standards and improve operational efficiency.
• Support manufacturing line balancing initiatives to maximize throughput and minimize bottlenecks.
• Assist with workstation design and ergonomic improvements for assembly operations.
• Develop and maintain facility layouts, process flow diagrams, and manufacturing documentation.
• Evaluate material movement throughout the facility and recommend improvements to reduce handling and travel time.
• Support equipment installation, relocation, and commissioning projects.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Participate in facility expansion and production line improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to implement manufacturing improvements.
• Support new product introductions by assisting with production planning and line setup activities.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Cavco Industries, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our Manufacturing & Engineering team.

This role focuses on manufacturing operations, facility design, plant layout, and process improvement in a home-building environment. You will support production efficiency initiatives, line balancing, workstation design, and material flow optimization, with collaboration across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to drive tangible improvements.