Manager, Industrial Engineering - Ion

Intuitive•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$126,400 - $213,900•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Industrial Engineering is responsible for driving medium- to large-scale manufacturing process improvements, leading manufacturing ramp-up, and improving processes, product manufacturability, and ease of assembly. The position serves as a technical, functional, and project lead. Areas of scope include New Product Introduction, design for assembly and serviceability, manufacturing line development, lean manufacturing, metrics, capacity planning, manufacturing line and floor design, and Six Sigma. The manager leads the Industrial Engineering team supporting manufacturing, with accountability for team management and performance. The role partners with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Data Science and Analytics, and other business units to improve factory performance, support production plans, and evaluate and implement beneficial tools and corporate initiatives. The position is fully onsite, on the day shift, with minimal estimated travel of 0–5%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in an engineering discipline, such as Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
At least 6 years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong communication skills for interfacing with employees at all organizational levels; group presentation skills are required.
Strong multitasking skills and ability to lead a team to meet concurrent project deadlines.
Well-versed in data systems such as SAP, SAP HANA, Snowflake, and O9, and data manipulation and reporting packages such as Tableau and Excel.
Track record of driving process and cultural change.

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of experience managing technical personnel or leading project teams.
Ability to overcome obstacles to drive change and resolve problems.
Working understanding of GMP and GDP practices and requirements.
Knowledge of cleanroom practices and policies.
Experience in facility design and construction management.

Responsibilities

Manage the Industrial Engineering team supporting manufacturing and be accountable for overall team management and performance.
Use production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and related information to understand manufacturing methods and activities.
Plan and lead cross-functional Industrial Engineering projects for manufacturing cells and lines to improve throughput, efficiency, and quality metrics.
Motivate and project-manage direct reports and cross-functional teams from project inception through closure.
Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks and drive cost-effective initiatives focused on yield improvement and capacity enhancement.
Apply knowledge of quarterly Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes and determine capacity requirements to execute the build plan.
Provide Design for X input—including assembly, manufacturability, serviceability, and reparability—to improve downstream operational processes.
Analyze and develop solutions for labor-cost reduction through process improvements and cost-benefit analysis.
Lead the design, collaboration, and execution of manufacturing building layouts and overall process and product flow.
Work with Operations and Engineering leadership to account for NPI projects and building-layout implications, identifying space constraints early.
Lead a team in maintaining work standards using time studies across operational processes.
Create an effective team environment, mentor and influence others, and demonstrate leadership.
Partner with Industrial Engineering managers across business units and sites to evaluate and implement corporate initiatives within the assigned business unit.
Partner with Data Science and Analytics teams to address manufacturing data gaps and ensure factory performance is measured on time.
Evaluate new software and tools and work with leadership to socialize and implement them when they offer a clear benefit to Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Operations.