Staff Industrial Engineer

Flex; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Staff Industrial Engineer in Milpitas, California to lead advanced industrial engineering initiatives and optimize manufacturing processes for high-tech production. The role focuses on improving productivity, line balancing, and capacity planning while supporting NPI and ramp activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Industrial/Manufacturing/Operations Engineering with 6+ years of IE experience in electronics or high-tech manufacturing, strong Lean/Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related field.
• Typically requires 6+ years of industrial engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in electronics or high-tech industries.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, time studies, labor modeling, capacity planning, and process optimization.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools, manufacturing systems, and engineering methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial engineering projects to improve productivity, capacity utilization, and manufacturing performance.
• Develop and implement labor standards, line balancing, capacity models, and workflow optimization strategies.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, facility layouts, and production data to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Program Management teams to support NPI and production ramp activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and waste elimination.
• Design and optimize production layouts, material flow processes, and workstation configurations to maximize throughput.
• Utilize industrial engineering tools and methodologies to evaluate labor requirements, cycle times, and production capacity.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and analytical reports to support operational decision‑making.
• Lead root cause analysis activities and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on complex manufacturing and process improvement projects.
• Simulation of process and creation of productions ramp up plans.
• Taking part in new customer and products quoting.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Time studies

Labor modeling

Capacity planning

Process optimization

Analytical skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Data analysis tools

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Staff Industrial Engineer in Milpitas, California.

This role is responsible for leading advanced industrial engineering initiatives focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, improving operational efficiency, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement across production operations.

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead industrial engineering projects to improve productivity, capacity utilization, and manufacturing performance.
• Develop and implement labor standards, line balancing, capacity models, and workflow optimization strategies.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, facility layouts, and production data to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Program Management teams to support NPI and production ramp activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and waste elimination.
• Design and optimize production layouts, material flow processes, and workstation configurations to maximize throughput.
• Utilize industrial engineering tools and methodologies to evaluate labor requirements, cycle times, and production capacity.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and analytical reports to support operational decision‑making.
• Lead root cause analysis activities and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on complex manufacturing and process improvement projects.
• Simulation of process and creation of productions ramp up plans.
• Taking part in new customer and products quoting.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically requires 6+ years of industrial engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in electronics or high-tech industries.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, time studies, labor modeling, capacity planning, and process optimization.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools, manufacturing systems, and engineering methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and leadership skills.

AC29

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).