Job Description

Job Summary

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, and improving production systems and processes to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure high-quality standards. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives at IFABCorp.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve production processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure safety.
• Develop and implement standardized work procedures, plant layouts, and time studies.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and participate in Kaizen events and process improvement projects.
• Monitor and report performance metrics (productivity, quality, scrap, downtime).
• Support new product introduction and process validation efforts.
• Collaborate with maintenance and tooling teams to ensure equipment reliability.
• Participate in line balancing, capacity analysis, and ergonomic assessments.
• Ensure proper documentation of processes and maintain accurate engineering records.
• Support compliance with ISO and IATF quality management systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO and IATF.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other design/layout software.
• Experience with time and motion studies, work instructions, and standardization.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Welding, Assembly, Press Brake, Stamping, Laser Cutting, Coating (e.g., powder coating, wet paint), CNC Machining.

 

• Experience with ERP systems (SAGE, SAP, etc.).
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification in Six Sigma.

Job Tags

Full time,

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