Lean Industrial Engineer: Drive Ops Efficiency & Analytics

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) employer matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation package

Immigration sponsorships

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is seeking a proactive Industrial Engineer to enhance operational efficiency in Sugar Land, Texas. Responsibilities include analyzing workflows, designing performance metrics, and driving productivity improvements using Lean principles. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and have at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing. The position offers competitive salary, flexible health plans, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations environments preferred.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, planning, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production and operational workflows to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and implement robust performance metrics and dashboards.
• Conduct assessments of manufacturing capabilities and optimize workflows.
• Drive labor productivity enhancements using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Utilize statistical analysis to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Manage cross-functional projects for process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Operations analysis

Lean Manufacturing principles

Statistical analysis

SQL programming

Python programming

MATLAB programming

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is seeking a proactive Industrial Engineer to enhance operational efficiency in Sugar Land, Texas. Responsibilities include analyzing workflows, designing performance metrics, and driving productivity improvements using Lean principles. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and have at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing. The position offers competitive salary, flexible health plans, 401(k) matching, generous PTO, and relocation assistance.