Industrial Engineering Leader

HumCap; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Humcap, Inc. seeks an Industrial Engineering Leader to direct the IE team across daily manufacturing operations and long-term capacity planning.

You will set priorities, standards, and methodologies aligned with site and corporate objectives, and provide analytical support to manufacturing leadership. You will drive labor standards, line balancing, takt time, and throughput improvements, while supporting cost reduction through optimization and standardization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 8–12 years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience, including 3+ years in a management or lead role.
• Experience in electronics, EMS, or high volume manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the IE team to support daily manufacturing operations and long term capacity planning.
• Develop and maintain labor standards, routing, and capacity models across production lines.
• Drive improvements in labor productivity, line balance, takt time, and throughput.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through labor optimization, layout improvements, and process standardization.
• Design and optimize factory layouts, material flow, and workstation ergonomics.
• Support NPI activities through line balance analysis and staffing models.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity and waste reduction.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to meet goals.
• Hire, coach, and develop industrial engineers and analysts; promote safety culture.

Skills

Labor standards

Line balance

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Industrial Engineering Leadership

Lead and manage the Industrial Engineering (IE) team to support daily manufacturing operations and long term capacity planning. Establish IE priorities, standards, and methodologies aligned with site and corporate objectives. Provide technical and analytical support to manufacturing leadership.

Capacity & Productivity Optimization

Develop and maintain labor standards, routing, and capacity models across production lines. Drive improvements in labor productivity, line balance, takt time, and throughput. Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.

Cost & Efficiency Improvement

Support cost reduction initiatives through labor optimization, layout improvements, and process standardization. Develop make vs buy, staffing, and shift models based on demand and business forecasts. Support capital justification and ROI analysis for equipment and automation investments.

Layout, Ergonomics & Workflow

Design and optimize factory layouts, material flow, and workstation ergonomics. Ensure efficient use of space, tools, and resources across the manufacturing floor. Support safety and ergonomics improvements to reduce risk and improve operator efficiency.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Support

Support NPI activities through line balance analysis, staffing models, and readiness assessments. Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Automation, and Production teams during product ramps. Ensure new processes meet efficiency, cost, and capacity targets before mass production.

Continuous Improvement & Data Analytics

Drive Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity and waste reduction. Establish KPI dashboards for labor efficiency, utilization, and operational performance. Use data driven analysis to support decision making and improvement initiatives.

Cross Functional Collaboration

Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to support operational goals. Communicate findings, recommendations, and improvement plans to leadership. Support audits and ensure compliance with Lite On standards and SOPs.

People Development & Safety

Hire, coach, and develop industrial engineers and analysts. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure IE activities comply with EHS requirements. Support skill development and succession planning within the IE team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. 8–12 years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience, including 3+ years in a management or lead role. Experience in electronics, EMS, or high volume manufacturing environments. Proven ability to deliver measurable productivity and cost improvements.

Travel Requirement

10% travel, subject to change based on business needs.