Industrial Engineer

MAS HVAC INC•Maple Grove, MN

2d•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

MAS creates custom-engineered thermal management solutions for markets that thrive on flexibility, creativity, and bold ideas. From humble beginnings to becoming an emergent multi‑brand manufacturing leader, we’ve grown by bringing in great people and empowering them to do great work. At MAS, we believe innovation happens when everyone contributes, diversity of thought is celebrated, and people feel supported in their growth. We take pride in working hard together—tackling challenges, solving problems, and having fun along the way. As we expand into both emerging and mission-critical industries, we stay committed to delivering efficient, competitive, and sustainable heating and cooling technologies. And throughout your career here, you’ll have the chance to directly shape the foundation for what's next in our industry. Position Summary: The Industrial Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and cost performance in a commercial HVAC production environment. This role analyzes processes, labor standards, material flow, and layout to optimize production of HVAC equipment while maintaining quality, safety, and delivery requirements. The Industrial Engineer partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (HVAC, heavy equipment, or engineered products preferred)
Experience supporting assembly lines, fabrication, or configurable products
Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and manufacturing data analysis
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Solid knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and work measurement
Experience with time studies and labor modeling
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data visualization tools a plus
Effective communication and change‑management skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, hands‑on manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in commercial HVAC or engineered‑to‑order manufacturing
Knowledge of mixed‑model or low-to-medium volume production environments
Familiarity with AutoCAD or layout/design tools
Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)

Responsibilities

Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing Analyze manufacturing processes to identify waste, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
Lead and support Lean initiatives including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and 5S
Implement standardized work to improve consistency, safety, and productivity
Support continuous improvement projects focused on throughput, labor utilization, and cost reduction
Time Studies & Labor Standards Conduct time studies and work measurement analysis
Establish and maintain labor standards for production and assembly operations
Support capacity planning and staffing models based on demand and seasonal fluctuations
Partner with Operations to balance production lines and optimize labor deployment
Layout & Material Flow Design and improve plant layouts to optimize material flow and minimize handling
Support point‑of-use material strategies and warehouse‑to‑line replenishment
Evaluate ergonomics and workstation design to improve safety and productivity
Production Support & Performance Metrics Analyze production data to identify trends in efficiency, scrap, rework, and downtime
Develop and maintain KPIs such as labor efficiency, cycle time, takt time, and throughput
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues
Assist in ramp‑ups, new product introductions (NPI), and process changes
Quality, Safety & Compliance Ensure process changes align with quality standards and safety requirements
Support PFMEA, control plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Partner with EHS and Quality teams to drive injury reduction and defect prevention
Cross‑Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance
Support engineering change implementation with minimal production disruption
Provide data‑driven recommendations to leadership