Industrial Engineer: Process Optimization & Lean Excellence

Socket.dev; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual base salary

Bonus target

Medical, dental, vision, life, and/ or

Internal development and growth

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer matching

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Hunter Douglas in the United States (Colorado region) seeks an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations, design efficient layouts, and drive improvements in safety, quality, and delivery. You will work with Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement to support new product launches and capacity planning.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve peak facility performance and sustained growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience conducting time studies, labor planning, cycle time analysis, and capacity planning.
• Knowledge of plant layout design, process optimization, line balancing, and workflow improvement methodologies.
• Experience performing ergonomic assessments and applying workplace safety principles.
• Strong analytic, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills with the ability to make data-driven recommendations.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; Lean Manufacturing familiarity preferred.
• Willingness 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 and improve workplace conditions.
• 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.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Time studies

Labor planning

Cycle time analysis

Capacity planning

Workflow improvement

Ergonomic assessments

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Hunter Douglas in the United States (Colorado region) seeks an Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing operations, design efficient layouts, and drive improvements in safety, quality, and delivery. You will work with Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement to support new product launches and capacity planning.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve peak facility performance and sustained growth.