Industrial Engineering Leader — Lean & Data-Driven Ops

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full range of medical, dental, and vis

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Industrial Engineering Manager in Austin, TX to lead and grow IE teams, establish labor standards, and drive optimization across manufacturing operations. You will analyze production processes, facility layouts, and performance, and implement production planning, cost control, and management systems to support operational and financial objectives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design manufacturable products and improve overall efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7 years of engineering experience including manufacturing operations and engineering leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and process optimization methodologies.
• Experience with capacity planning, labor standards, time studies, workflow analysis, and cost reduction initiatives, utilizing simulation software (FlexSim, Arena, or similar) to support manufacturing optimization, facility layout design, and operational improvements.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage projects, and drive operational performance improvements.
• Proficiency in data analysis, KPI management, and manufacturing systems (ERP/MRP) to support business objectives and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Industrial Engineering teams while establishing labor standards, work measurement programs, and workforce utilization strategies.
• Analyze production processes, facility layouts, and operational performance to optimize labor, equipment, and resource utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing throughput, reducing costs, and eliminating waste across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement production planning, cost control, and management systems that support operational and financial objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design manufacturable products and improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Optimize material flow, logistics, and distribution processes while supporting strategic operational planning and site-wide performance improvements.

Job description

Flex is seeking an Industrial Engineering Manager in Austin, TX to lead and grow IE teams, establish labor standards, and drive optimization across manufacturing operations. You will analyze production processes, facility layouts, and performance, and implement production planning, cost control, and management systems to support operational and financial objectives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design manufacturable products and improve overall efficiency.