Sr Industrial Engineer

Gulf States Toyota; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedkin Group seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead Lean-driven improvements across safety, quality, productivity, and cost. You will analyze operations, develop capacity models, and drive sustainable process enhancements in collaboration with multiple functions such as Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance.

Travel up to 10% is required. A Bachelor's in industrial/manufacturing engineering and 5–7 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, process, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of industrial, process, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering experience.
• Lean Six Sigma to improve efficiency and quality and foster continuous improvement.
• Process improvement to identify and optimize workflows.
• Kaizen methodology to identify waste and drive small, continual improvements.
• Quality control to monitor and improve product/process quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial engineering initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, capacity, and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct time studies, work measurement, line balancing, and staffing analyses.
• Develop standardized work, process flows, layouts, and material flow improvements.
• Apply Lean and continuous improvement tools (Kaizen, 5S, VSM, visual management).
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects from analysis to sustainment with measurable results.
• Develop capacity models, business cases, and technical recommendations for new processes and investments.
• Analyze data to identify root causes, countermeasures, and monitor effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to implement improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Process Improvement

Quality Control

Time studies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Process/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and the company will not assume sponsorship obligations for existing visa holders.

Living Our Values

All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.

Why Join Us

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Total Rewards

Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

A Day In The Life

The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for leading industrial engineering initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, capacity, and operational effectiveness. Under the direction of the Sr Mgr, Process Engineering, this role applies industrial engineering principles, Lean methodologies, data analysis, and structured problem-solving to evaluate current operations, identify opportunities, and implement sustainable process improvements.

As a Sr Industrial Engineer You Will

• Analyze processes, workflows, labor utilization, equipment, layouts, and production data to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, capacity, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct time studies, work measurement, line balancing, and staffing analyses to establish labor standards, optimize resource utilization, and support production requirements.
• Develop and implement standardized work, process flows, workstation and facility layouts, and material flow improvements that enhance consistency, ergonomics, throughput, and operational performance.
• Apply Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, including Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, visual management, waste elimination, and structured problem-solving.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects from analysis and solution development through implementation, validation, and sustainment, ensuring measurable business results.
• Develop capacity models, business cases, and technical recommendations to support volume changes, new processes, equipment, technology, automation, and other operational investments.
• Analyze operational data, trends, and performance measures to identify root causes, quantify opportunities, develop countermeasures, and monitor the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and frontline associates to address operational challenges, gain stakeholder alignment, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities, communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to leadership, and provide technical guidance to engineers and other team members.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's Degree in industrial, process, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Req
• 5-7 years industrial, process, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering experience. Required
• Lean Six Sigma Capability to integrate Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance process efficiency and quality by eliminating waste, reducing variability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ultimately driving organizational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Process Improvement Capability to identify inefficiencies, analyze existing processes, propose and implement changes, and continuously monitor and optimize workflows to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Kaizen Methodology Capability to use, implement, or oversee an approach to identify and eliminate waste, inefficiencies, and other problems in a process or system using small, incremental changes to achieve continuous improvement over time, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Quality Control Capability to monitor and evaluate the quality of products, services, or processes, ensuring they meet established standards and specifications by identifying and addressing deviations or defects and continuously improving through corrective and preventive actions to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce errors, and maintain consistency and reliability.

Travel Requirements

10% Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Join Us

The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.