Advanced Manufacturing - Industrial Engineer (REMOTE)

Dover•Houston, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for driving process optimization and operational efficiency across manufacturing operations. This role drives improvements in line balancing, takt time definition, and cycle time analysis, ensuring efficient throughput and optimal utilization of labor, equipment, and materials. The Industrial Engineer will lead the design and implementation of material handling strategies, PFEP structures, Kanban systems, and FIFO flow to support stable and responsive production lines. Key responsibilities include analyzing workflows, validating line setups, and standardizing processes using data-driven methodologies and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to eliminate waste, improve flow, and enhance overall performance, quality, and cost efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering (preferred) or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with strong focus on manufacturing systems and assembly operations.
Minimum 5 years of experience in assembly-driven manufacturing environments, with a focus on flow optimization, line efficiency, and productivity improvement.
Proven experience designing and improving assembly lines, including line balancing, takt time definition, and labor optimization.
Strong expertise in material management and internal logistics systems, including PFEP (Plan for Every Part), Kanban, FIFO, and pull-based replenishment systems.
Demonstrated experience in analyzing and optimizing end-to-end material flow, including line-side delivery, part presentation, and WIP control.
Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, including workstation design, operator ergonomics, and one-piece flow implementation.
Hands-on experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Cycle Time (CT) studies, and bottleneck analysis to drive flow efficiency and lead-time reduction.
Experience supporting industrialization and assembly line setup, including equipment specification, integration, and performance validation aligned with flow requirements.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, with emphasis on flow, pull systems, waste elimination, and standard work in assembly environments.
Experience developing and sustaining standard work, visual management systems, and flow control mechanisms across production lines.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to influence OpCo teams, production leaders, and supply chain stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in dynamic, fast-paced production environments.
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and results orientation, with focus on operational execution and measurable impact.
Highly organized, with a structured and analytical approach to solving flow, material availability, and line performance challenges.
Data-driven mindset with the ability to develop scalable and practical solutions for assembly and material flow systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the analysis, design, and optimization of assembly operations, ensuring efficient integration of product design, workstation layout, tooling, and standardized work.
Drive line balancing and takt time adherence to achieve optimal throughput, labor efficiency, and consistent production flow across assembly lines.
Design and implement end-to-end material flow strategies, including PFEP (Plan for Every Part), Kanban systems, and FIFO methodologies, to ensure material availability while minimizing inventory and handling waste.
Optimize material presentation and line-side delivery, enabling one-piece flow, reducing motion and waiting waste, and improving operator productivity.
Partner with OpCo to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through structured industrial engineering methods (e.g., SMED, TPM, bottleneck management, and capacity balancing).
Develop and deploy Value Stream Maps (VSM) and conduct Cycle Time (CT) studies to identify constraints, eliminate waste, and improve overall process flow and lead time.
Lead continuous flow implementation initiatives, transitioning batch processes into pull-based systems aligned with takt and customer demand.
Define and standardize assembly workstation design principles, including ergonomics, tool positioning, and part flow, to ensure repeatability, safety, and efficiency.
Develop Dover Enterprise Industrial Engineering Standards and deployment playbooks for assembly design, material flow, labor planning and manufacturing system architecture.
Partner with Dover Digital to deploy Digital work instructions and process controls and performance monitoring and feedback. Enable and deploy advanced digital tools for time study analysis and digital twins effectively bring value form simulation.
Optimize plant layout and internal logistics flows, focusing on minimizing transportation, improving space utilization, and enabling scalable assembly operations.
Establish and govern Kanban and pull replenishment systems, ensuring alignment with PFEP parameters and production consumption patterns.
Strengthen internal capabilities by deploying standard work, visual management, and flow-based playbooks to support OpCo maturity progression.
Conduct root cause analysis and structured problem solving to eliminate recurring disruptions in assembly flow, material shortages, or line inefficiencies.
Lead and support continuous improvement and capital projects, with a focus on assembly automation, material handling systems, and flow optimization.
Analyze performance data to identify gaps in line performance, material flow, and labor utilization, implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard work, PFEP structures, material flow diagrams, and line balance sheets.
Support new product introduction (NPI) ensuring assembly processes are designed for flow, scalability, and material synchronization from day one.
Manage multiple OpCo initiatives, ensuring alignment with Dover’s strategy and disciplined execution of assembly and flow transformation programs.
Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing) teams to align equipment design, automation strategies, and industrialization efforts that support optimal assembly flow and material handling efficiency.
Travel as required (up to 60%) to support OpCo engagement and onsite implementation of assembly and flow improvements.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account
health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off
9 paid holidays per calendar year
paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually
40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
wellness reimbursement
tuition assistance
business travel services
employee discounts
employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services