Industrial Engineer: Process Optimization & Lean Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

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

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years 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.

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

Capacity planning

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Engineering degree (Manufacturing/Mechanical)

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Excel

Process flow design tools

Job description

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

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