Industrial Engineer -IB4

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII•Houston, TX

About The Position

This Industrial Engineer role is responsible for leading the analysis and improvement of manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency, throughput, and quality. Key aspects include developing and maintaining time studies, line balancing, capacity models, and labor standards, as well as optimizing factory layout, material flow, workstation design, and ergonomics. The position supports automation and digital manufacturing initiatives, drives labor productivity improvements and cost-reduction efforts, and assists with annual operating plans through capacity planning and headcount modeling. The engineer will identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve OEE and cycle time. During New Product Introduction (NPI), the role involves partnering with Product Engineering and Operations to ensure manufacturability and scalability, supporting DFM/DFA reviews, and defining standard work and process documentation. The role also requires analyzing manufacturing data to identify trends and opportunities, leading Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives, and establishing KPIs. Cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Program Management teams is essential, including supporting root cause analysis and mentoring junior engineers and technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
2+ 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).

Nice To Haves

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.).

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.
Support annual operating plans through capacity planning and headcount modeling.
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.
Support DFM/DFA reviews and production ramp readiness.
Define standard work and process documentation for new lines and products.
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.
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.