Principal Industrial Engineer, Lean & Data‑Driven Ops

FormFactor, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 94,100 - 123,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) with company match

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible spending or savings accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer in Beaverton, Oregon, to drive operational excellence through Lean methodologies and data analysis. The role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives, developing capacity models, and managing cross-functional projects.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in a Service and Repair environment, with strong skills in data analysis tools. A full benefits package and competitive salary range of $94,100 – $123,480 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 3 years and a Master's degree or a PhD without experience.
• Experience working in a Service and Repair environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
• Develop capacity models aligned with demand forecasts.
• Analyze workflows to identify bottlenecks and improve performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational inefficiencies.
• Drive data‑informed decision‑making through metrics analysis.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams for process improvements.
• Manage projects from concept through completion.
• Support standard work documentation to sustain improvements.
• Provide on‑site support on the production floor.
• Travel to support multi‑site alignment (10–25%).

Skills

Capacity Models

Continuous Improvement

Data Visualization

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical Analysis

Workflow Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Principal Industrial Engineer in Beaverton, Oregon, to drive operational excellence through Lean methodologies and data analysis. The role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives, developing capacity models, and managing cross-functional projects.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in a Service and Repair environment, with strong skills in data analysis tools. A full benefits package and competitive salary range of $94,100 – $123,480 annually is offered.