Sr. Industrial Engineer - IB4

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII in Houston seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve productivity, and reduce costs across high-mix, high-volume electronics production. You will partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering to drive continuous improvement in scalable operations.

The role requires hands-on use of Lean, Six Sigma, and data analytics to develop time studies, capacity models, and dashboards, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial engineering within electronics or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with high-mix/high-volume electronics manufacturing (SMT, PCBA, systems integration preferred).
• Proficiency in time studies, capacity planning, line balancing, and labor modeling.
• Strong data analysis skills (Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or similar tools).

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency, throughput, and quality.
• Develop and maintain time studies, line balancing, capacity models, and labor standards.
• Optimize factory layout, material flow, workstation design, and ergonomics.
• Support automation and digital manufacturing initiatives (MES, data analytics, Industry 4.0).
• Drive labor productivity improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions to improve OEE and cycle time.
• Partner with Product Engineering and Operations during NPI to ensure manufacturability and scalability.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Time Studies

Capacity Planning

Line Balancing

Labor Modeling

Data Analysis

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MES

ERP

Power BI

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving productivity, reducing cost, and supporting scalable, high-quality production of advanced electronic products. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement across high-mix, high-volume and/or NPI manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Optimization

• Lead analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency, throughput, and quality.
• Develop and maintain time studies, line balancing, capacity models, and labor standards.
• Optimize factory layout, material flow, workstation design, and ergonomics.
• Support automation and digital manufacturing initiatives (MES, data analytics, Industry 4.0).
  Cost, Productivity & Capacity
• Drive labor productivity improvements and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support annual operating plans through capacity planning and headcount modeling.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions to improve OEE and cycle time.
  New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Partner with Product Engineering and Operations during NPI to ensure manufacturability and scalability.
• Support DFM/DFA reviews and production ramp readiness.
• Define standard work and process documentation for new lines and products.
  Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives across production and support functions.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance and drive accountability.
  Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Program Management teams.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians on industrial engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial engineering within electronics or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with high-mix/high-volume electronics manufacturing (SMT, PCBA, systems integration preferred).
• Proficiency in time studies, capacity planning, line balancing, and labor modeling.
• Strong data analysis skills (Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or similar tools).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or MBA.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification.
• Experience supporting automation, robotics, or smart factory initiatives.
• Familiarity with MES, ERP, and manufacturing analytics systems.
• Experience in regulated or quality-critical environments (ISO, IPC, etc.).

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands‑on, data‑driven mindset
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, changing environments