Senior Industrial Engineer

Unclassified; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Unclassified is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to optimize production operations at our Newark, NJ facility. You will lead Lean initiatives, analyze processes, and drive continuous improvement across production teams to boost productivity, quality, and cost performance.

The role requires a strong background in process design, workflow optimization, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, with excellent problem-solving and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Significant experience in manufacturing process design, optimization, and improvement is required.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills are essential.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are required.
• Proficiency with engineering software, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.
• Design and implement process improvements to reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Evaluate production workflows and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Utilize data analysis to monitor performance and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to meet goals.
• Support facility layout planning, workflow optimization, and capacity planning.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and process improvement methodologies.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, safety, and operational standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process optimization

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering software

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Type Comission Based Salary $0.15k/year - 0.2k/year Location Newark, NJ

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to optimize production operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position is responsible for analyzing manufacturing processes, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency, and implementing solutions that improve productivity, quality, and cost performance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in process design, workflow optimization, and Lean Manufacturing principles. They will work closely with cross‑functional teams to improve operational performance, streamline production, and support strategic manufacturing initiatives. Strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to lead process improvement projects are essential for success in this role. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Industrial Engineer seeking a high‑impact role with significant responsibility and long‑term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and productivity
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across production operations
• Design and implement process improvements to reduce waste and increase throughput
• Evaluate production workflows and identify opportunities for cost savings
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Utilize data analysis to monitor performance and recommend operational improvements
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to achieve operational goals
• Support facility layout planning, workflow optimization, and capacity planning
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and process improvement methodologies
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, safety, and operational standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field required
• Significant experience in manufacturing process design, optimization, and improvement required
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment required
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with engineering software, Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $150,000–$200,000/year
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

Location: Newark, NJ

Type: Full time

Salary: $150,000–$200,000/year