Industrial Engineering Manager

WNC Corporation; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WNC Corporation in Milpitas, CA, seeks an Senior Industrial Engineer with 15+ years of hands-on experience to lead global manufacturing optimization initiatives. You will drive plant setup, capacity planning, lean implementations, and cross-regional standardization to improve OEE and cost metrics.

You will mentor teams, define roadmaps for SFCS/MES systems, and collaborate across functions to accelerate continuous improvements and deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on IE experience in large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Overseas plant setup (greenfield) and/or global operations management experience.
• Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, MES/SFCS system architecture, facility/line layout planning, automation integration, and OEE optimization.
• Exceptional cross-cultural communication, stakeholder management, cross-departmental coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Plant Setup, Process Optimization & Standardization Replication to meet IE milestones.
• Plan capacity, line balancing, and cycle time/work-hour analysis to maximize efficiency.
• Implement SFCS/MES workflows and SOPs for smooth NPI to mass production transitions.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; evaluate and deploy smart manufacturing and collaborative automation solutions.
• Align multi-site manufacturing strategies, replicate standards, and optimize production costs and metrics.
• Foster cross-departmental synergy and accelerate continuous improvement projects.
• Drive and optimize OEE; oversee budgeting, headcount planning, and financial performance metrics.
• Lead IE teams to fulfill annual goals and provide technical mentorship across teams.
• Define IE roadmaps, review engineering documentation and project deliverables.
• Identify high-caliber talent, foster continuous innovation, and lead the team to target achievement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

OEE optimization

Cross-cultural leadership

Manufacturing Systems

MES/SFCS

Automation integration

Budgeting

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor - Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering/Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Job description

We are a leading company in the wireless broadband communications industry looking for talented professionals with a winning attitude.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities:

1. New Plant Setup, Process Optimization & Standardization Replication:

Ensure all IE milestones for plant construction and mass production are achieved on schedule.

2. Capacity & Efficiency Planning:

Lead new plant capacity planning, line balancing, and cycle time/work-hour analysis to maximize manufacturing efficiency.

3. Manufacturing Systems & Process Standards:

Implement SFCS/MES workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure smooth transitions from NPI (New Product Introduction) to mass production.
4. Lean & Automation Integration:

Drive Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; evaluate and deploy smart manufacturing and collaborative automation solutions.
5.Cross-Regional Standardization:

Align multi-site manufacturing strategies, replicate technical standards, integrate global resources to enable flexible manufacturing layouts, and optimize production costs and financial metrics.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Foster cross-departmental synergy, accelerate the implementation of continuous improvement projects, and resolve operational and organizational bottlenecks promptly.
7. Key Metrics & Financial Control:

Drive and optimize OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness); oversee annual department budgeting, headcount planning, and financial performance metrics; reallocate cross-regional resources to maximize business value and operational flexibility.
8. Team Leadership & Deliverables:

Lead professional IE teams to fulfill annual operational goals, ensuring consistent performance output and organizational value.
9. Technical Guidance & Quality Review:

Define IE technical roadmaps, provide technical mentorship, and review engineering documentation and project deliverables across teams.
10. Talent Development & Succession Planning:

Identify and cultivate key/high-caliber engineering and management talent, foster a culture of continuous innovation, build a robust leadership pipeline, and lead the team to target achievement.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of hands-on IE experience in large-scale manufacturing environments, with at least 8+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional or cross-regional teams.
• Proven experience in overseas plant setup (greenfield) and/or global operations management.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, MES/SFCS system architecture, facility/line layout planning, automation integration, and OEE optimization.
• Exceptional cross-cultural communication, stakeholder management, cross-departmental coordination, financial/budgetary control, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Language & Communication: Fluent in both English and Mandarin with strong cross-cultural leadership and executive presentation skills.
• Industry Domain: Strong background in Networking / Electronics Manufacturing (EMS/ODM); familiar with SMT, PCBA, and System Assembly & Testing processes.
• Smart Manufacturing: Hands-on experience deploying Industry 4.0 solutions, Digital Twins, AGV/AMR automated material handling systems, or automated assembly/packaging lines.
• Data Analytics: Proficient with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Python) for bottleneck identification, capacity simulation, or cycle time/yield forecasting.
• Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) or Master Black Belt (MBB) certification is a plus.

Primary Working Location:

Taxes, United States

Education

Bachelor - Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering and other related fields

Work Experience

Language

Skills

Autodesk AutoCAD, Autonomation, Daily Production Reports, Design Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Engineering Optimization, Equipment Specification Development, Fault Tree Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Industrial Engineering, Industrial Software, Lean Manufacturing, Material Balance Planning, Plant Layout Study, Process Capability, Production Processes, Project Management, Safety Instrumented System (SIS), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Visual Controls