Lead Industrial Engineer – Lean & Process Optimization

Trust Automation, Inc.

San Luis Obispo (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Trust Automation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize production facilities and processes, leading Lean initiatives and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cost reduction, and collaboration with design engineering and quality assurance teams. Requirements include 10–15 years in Industrial/Continuous Improvement, expertise in Lean, time studies, and familiarity with ERP/MES systems, Power BI, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
10-15 years' experience in Industrial Engineering or Continuous Improvement.
Proficiency with Lean Manufacturing concepts and practice.
Proficiency with time studies.
Proficiency with Visio or Value Stream Mapping.
Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools.
Familiarity with project management.
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing.
Familiarity with manufacturing systems (ERP, MES, PowerBI, etc.).
Familiarity with mechanical or electrical drawings/schematics.
Professional written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
High attention to detail, analytical.
Ability to perform the above duties with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated experience in high-paced, multi-faceted working environments with frequent changes in priority and responsibility.

Responsibilities

Analyze new and existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement, including waste reduction, streamlining workflows, and optimizing resource utilization.
Design and implement new or improved manufacturing systems, processes, and layouts to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality.
Diagram and evaluate new and existing processes, develop metrics that provide data for process measurement, and identify indicators to drive future improvement opportunities
Collect and analyze data related to production processes, including time studies, work sampling, and statistical data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Estimate production costs, identify cost-saving measures, and evaluate the impact of design changes on expenditures.
Ensure that work processes engaged with are safe and ergonomic and address any potential safety hazards.
Collaborate with other departments, such as manufacturing, design engineering, and quality assurance, to develop and implement solutions.
Manage projects related to process improvements, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
Work with our manufacturing engineering team and supporting organizations to ensure Lean Manufacturing principles are incorporated into factory design and layout
Plan and implement process improvement initiatives, such as Lean or Six Sigma
Research and analyze best practices for techniques and processes
Help ensure that the company's financial goals are met through timely completion of projects, process improvements, overhead reduction and other initiatives
Collect and evaluate performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Develop work cell layout and tooling/equipment requirements, using Lean Six Sigma and 5S+1 principles.
Establish Value Stream Maps of the build and test processes during early product phases, then iterate those maps during changes in volume and product configurations.
Lead and support kaizen events