Industrial Engineering Manager

WNC Corp.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WNC Corp. in Texas, United States, seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer leader to drive new plant setup, capacity planning, and process standardization for mass production.

You will implement SFCS/MES workflows and SOPs, lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and align cross-regional manufacturing strategies for cost and efficiency gains. You will oversee OEE, budgeting, headcount planning, and cross-functional collaboration to resolve bottlenecks and deliver annual targets.

Qualifications

• 15+ years IE experience in large-scale manufacturing.
• 8+ years leadership across cross-functional or cross-regional teams.
• Proven overseas plant setup (greenfield) and global operations management.

Responsibilities

• Lead new plant setup, capacity planning and standardization across sites.
• Drive line balancing, cycle time, and work-hour analysis to boost efficiency.
• Implement SFCS/MES workflows and SOPs for smooth NPI to mass production.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma projects; evaluate smart manufacturing and automation."
• Align multi-site manufacturing strategies and optimize production costs and metrics.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to accelerate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own OEE optimization and departmental budgeting, headcount planning, and resource allocation.
• Guide IE teams to meet annual operational goals and deliverables.
• Define IE roadmaps, provide mentorship, and review engineering outputs.

Skills

IE Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Global Ops

OEE optimization

Cross-cultural comms

Budget control

Education

Bachelor in Manufacturing

Tools

SFCS/MES architecture

Automation integration

Job description

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

Texas, 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 WNC established in 1996, specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of cutting‑edge communications products.

Company Overview

WNC also offers comprehensive technical support in RF antenna design, software design, hardware design, mechanical design, system integration, user interface development, and product testing and certification. Headquartered in Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science Park, WNC has established an overseas presence in the US, the UK, Germany, Japan, China, and Vietnam. These sites together offer complete solutions and local support for customers worldwide. WNC’s technical expertise encompasses applications from broadband, multimedia, and the IoT to wireline and wireless communications, with a product scope covering solutions in network communications, network infrastructure, home automation, and advanced driver‑assist systems (ADAS). WNC has established itself as a company with a solid, robust culture built upon the core values of fundamentals advocacy, team cohesion, customer trust, and value creation. We have also established a comprehensive talent cultivation system that ensures a great work experience at WNC through digital transformation, employee learning & development programs, recruitment and compensation strategies and friendly workplace initiatives. We have also been implementing a “learning organization” initiative to encourage employees to adopt a mindset of always striving to better yourself. At WNC, you will receive the resources you need to enhance your cross‑disciplinary skills and open up new possibilities for your career! In today’s interconnected world, our goal is to make WNC a leading company in the field of network communications technology integration.

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