Manager - Industrial Engineering

DPR Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction seeks an experienced Manager of Industrial Engineering to lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of production systems and prefabrication processes.

You will apply Lean Six Sigma methods, develop standardized work, and drive waste reduction across manufacturing environments, while guiding a team of industrial engineers toward technical excellence and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years in industrial/manufacturing engineering or related areas.
• 2+ years leading engineering teams or programs.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, value‑stream mapping, standardized work, and production systems.
• PE or EIT licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of production systems and industrial engineering initiatives.
• Develop optimized workflows, facility layouts, workstations, material handling, and standardized work.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, value‑stream mapping, and other methodologies to eliminate waste and improve performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement process improvements and best practices.
• Establish production and labor standards, process documentation, and operating metrics.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify trends and opportunities.
• Lead root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and process optimization initiatives.
• Support implementation of new products, automation, and scalable capabilities.
• Drive safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Value-stream mapping

Work measurement

Facility layout

Production systems

Job description

Manager of Industrial Engineering

The Manager of Industrial Engineering leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of industrial engineering systems and production processes that support manufacturing and prefabrication operations. This role applies Lean Six Sigma principles, data‑driven methodologies, and industrial engineering best practices to optimize workflows, improve productivity, enhance quality, and reduce waste across manufacturing and production environments. The Manager partners closely with production, operations, engineering, product development, supply chain, and quality teams to develop scalable processes, implement standardized work, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The position also leads a team of industrial engineers, fostering technical excellence, operational consistency, and a culture of innovation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop industrial engineering staff through performance management, mentoring, and professional development.
• Manage team workload, resource planning, and project assignments to support production, operational, and strategic business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership for industrial engineering initiatives and promote the consistent application of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Support succession planning, capability development, and knowledge sharing across the industrial engineering team.
• Foster a culture of safety, operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of production systems, manufacturing processes, and industrial engineering initiatives.
• Design and optimize production workflows, facility layouts, workstations, material handling systems, and standardized work to improve throughput, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, value‑stream mapping, time studies, work measurement, and other industrial engineering methodologies to eliminate waste and improve performance.
• Collaborate with production, operations, engineering, product development, quality, supply chain, and maintenance teams to implement process improvements and operational best practices.
• Establish and maintain production standards, labor standards, process documentation, and operational metrics that support consistent manufacturing performance.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, evaluate operational effectiveness, and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead root‑cause analysis, corrective action planning, and process optimization initiatives to improve quality, productivity, and manufacturing reliability.
• Guide quality control, inspection, and compliance activities by ensuring production processes align with organizational standards and customer requirements.
• Support implementation of new products, manufacturing technologies, automation, and production capabilities to improve scalability and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating emerging technologies, industrial engineering tools, and manufacturing best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, production systems, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams, continuous improvement initiatives, or technical programs.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, value‑stream mapping, standardized work, work measurement, facility layout, and production systems.
• Demonstrated experience optimizing manufacturing operations, improving production performance, and implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrialized construction, prefabrication, or related production environments preferred.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) licensure beneficial.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.