Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer

Katalyst CRO; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer to design and optimize factory layouts, manage production planning, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing floor.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 8 years of experience, with strong Lean, Six Sigma, and line-balancing skills, plus proficiency in time studies and value stream mapping. You will contribute to New Product Introduction efforts and warehouse optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize factory layouts to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Manage production planning and line balancing activities.
• Conduct time studies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping methodologies.

Job description

The Manufacturing & Industrial Engineer will design and optimize factory layouts to improve workflow and efficiency, manage production planning, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. They will also conduct time studies, perform line balancing, and support New Product Introduction activities.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and at least 8 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering. Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and various engineering methodologies is required.

Key Skills:

Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Factory Layout Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Time Studies, Line Balancing, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, New Product Introduction, Warehouse Optimization, Industrial Ergonomics, AutoCAD, Process Improvement