Industrial Engineering Manager

Intellectt Inc; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectt Inc is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to lead a team of Industrial Engineers and Technicians in Milpitas, CA. The role focuses on workforce planning, capacity planning, process improvement, manufacturing layouts, labor standards, and Lean Manufacturing.

You will drive line balancing, time studies, and productivity improvements, develop labor standards, and support NPI and manufacturing readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field is required.
• 5-8 years of Industrial Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 2-5 years of experience leading engineers, technicians, or technical teams.
• Experience with workforce labor planning systems such as Raptor, STATIS, ARCH, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of MOST, MODAPTS, MTM, time studies, and labor standards.
• Experience with capacity planning, line balancing, and manufacturing process improvement.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience with FlexSim or similar simulation software.
• Experience supporting NPI and manufacturing launches.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Industrial Engineers and IE Technicians.
• Develop labor standards, staffing models, time studies, and workforce plans.
• Perform capacity analysis and resource planning based on production demand.
• Support NPI, production launches, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing layouts using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Perform line balancing, process flow analysis, and productivity improvement.
• Use FlexSim or similar simulation tools to evaluate manufacturing processes.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and workstation evaluations.
• Identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency, throughput, and reduce waste.
• Support CapEx proposals and labor savings/business case analysis.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Facilities teams.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop Industrial Engineering team members.

Skills

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Labor Standards

Capacity Planning

Time Studies

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

FlexSim

Job description

Duration (if contract): Long Term contract with possible extension

Salary: The salary range for this position is $52/hr - $54/hr

Benefits: This is a contract position and does not include employer-provided benefits.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Industrial Engineering Manager to lead a team of Industrial Engineers and Technicians and support manufacturing operations. The role will focus on workforce planning, capacity planning, process improvement, manufacturing layouts, labor standards, and Lean Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Industrial Engineers and IE Technicians.
• Develop labor standards, staffing models, time studies, and workforce plans.
• Perform capacity analysis and resource planning based on production demand.
• Support NPI, production launches, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing layouts using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Perform line balancing, process flow analysis, and productivity improvement.
• Use FlexSim or similar simulation tools to evaluate manufacturing processes.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments and workstation evaluations.
• Identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency, throughput, and reduce waste.
• Support CapEx proposals and labor savings/business case analysis.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Facilities teams.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop Industrial Engineering team members.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5-8 years of Industrial Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 2-5 years of experience leading engineers, technicians, or technical teams.
• Experience with workforce/labor planning systems such as Raptor, STATIS, ARCH, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of MOST, MODAPTS, MTM, time studies, and labor standards.
• Experience with capacity planning, line balancing, and manufacturing process improvement.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Experience with FlexSim or similar simulation software.
• Experience supporting NPI and manufacturing launches.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Preferred:

• Experience in electronics or high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with labor forecasting, budgeting, and cost reduction.
• Experience developing manufacturing business cases and CapEx justifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Background Check : Background checks may be conducted in accordance with applicable laws

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States