Manufacturing Industrialization Engineer (Latham NY)
About The Position
The Manufacturing Industrial Engineer plays a critical role in shaping and sustaining the factory environment to support safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for shop floor layout strategy, equipment capacity planning, and the execution of manufacturing and facility projects, ensuring the site is positioned to meet current production needs and future growth. Working cross-functionally, the role applies Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to enhance productivity, support equipment implementation, and strengthen manufacturing readiness. Be part of a Manufacturing Engineering organization of approximately 35 professionals, including Engineers, IT Specialists, Drafters, and Technicians, supporting site manufacturing operations. This role contributes to cross-functional execution and technical alignment across multiple disciplines. Lead shop floor layout planning and space optimization, maintaining accurate factory prints and coordinating moves, additions, and deletions to support current and future production needs. Maintain equipment capacity models to support volume scenarios and long-range manufacturing strategies. Support the installation, startup, and ramp-up of new equipment and manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth transition to full production. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Serve as a key member of the Facility and Asset teams, coordinating daily needs and capital projects with Maintenance and JLL. Oversee equipment tagging, offsite asset tracking, warehouse inventory, and removal of scrapped assets. Address complex manufacturing and industrialization challenges through structured problem solving and continuous improvement. Apply Lean manufacturing principles to drive productivity, efficiency, and safety improvements across the production environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Manufacturing/ Operations, including experience supporting/installing equipment, facilities, warehousing, process development and/or production systems within Medical Devices industry preferred; Industrialization activities are a plus.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing systems, shop floor layout, capacity analysis
- Lean Six Sigma Methodologies, proven ability to manage multiple projects
- Familiarity with EHS requirements, contractor coordination, and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field.
- Ability to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
- Effective communicator with consolidated leadership and organizational skills
- Proven ability to foster productive relationships, disseminate expertise, and exert influence within project teams
- Comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead shop floor layout planning and space optimization
- Maintain equipment capacity models
- Support the installation, startup, and ramp-up of new equipment and manufacturing processes
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors
- Serve as a key member of the Facility and Asset teams
- Oversee equipment tagging, offsite asset tracking, warehouse inventory, and removal of scrapped assets
- Address complex manufacturing and industrialization challenges through structured problem solving and continuous improvement
- Apply Lean manufacturing principles to drive productivity, efficiency, and safety improvements
Benefits
- comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
