Industrial Engineering Manager

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Industrial Engineering Manager in Georgetown, TX to lead engineering teams and drive productivity across manufacturing operations. You will establish labor standards, analyze processes, and implement improvements to increase throughput and reduce costs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of engineering leadership experience, with expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and simulation-based optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 7 years of engineering experience in manufacturing operations and leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Experience with capacity planning, labor standards, time studies, workflow analysis, and cost reduction initiatives; simulation software to support optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Industrial Engineering teams, establishing labor standards and work measurement programs.
• Analyze production processes, layouts, and performance to optimize labor, equipment, and resources.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase throughput, reduce costs, and eliminate waste.
• Develop and implement production planning, cost control, and management systems aligned with objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design manufacturable products and improve efficiency.
• Optimize material flow, logistics, and distribution while supporting site-wide performance improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Process optimization

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

FlexSim

Arena

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Industrial Engineering Manager located in Georgetown, TX

Reporting to the Sr Director, Operations Engineering, the Industrial Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing a team of industrial engineers working on increasing productivity through the management of workers, methods of business organization, and technology to solve organizational, production, and related problems efficiently.

What a typical day looks like:

• 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.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7 years of engineering experience including with experience in 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.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).