Senior Industrial Engineer
Komline Sanderson•Peapack-Gladstone, NJ
•$135,000 - $145,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Senior Industrial Engineer leads strategic operational improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, focusing on productivity, capacity optimization, labor efficiency, cost reduction, and process standardization. The Senior Industrial Engineer will serve as a key technical resource and change agent within the organization to drive Lean Manufacturing principles and supporting the successful execution of capital equipment production strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 7+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong knowledge of production planning, labor standards, capacity analysis, and process optimization
- Experience in capital equipment, engineered-to-order, or industrial manufacturing environments
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving
- Strong project management and organizational capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Proficiency with ERP systems, manufacturing analytics, and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
- Frequent walking and observation within production areas
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects
- Experience with manufacturing automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives
- Multi-site manufacturing experience
- Experience supporting capital expenditure and facility expansion projects
- Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools
Responsibilities
- Lead process improvement and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing operations
- Analyze production processes, labor utilization, material flow, and facility layouts to improve efficiency and throughput
- Develop and implement manufacturing standards, labor standards, and capacity models
- Lead Value Stream Mapping exercises and identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve process flow
- Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S, visual management, and standard work implementation
- Evaluate production bottlenecks and develop sustainable solutions to improve operational performance
- Lead facility layout and workflow optimization projects to support business growth and operational efficiency
- Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to identify trends and support decision-making
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing leadership to drive continuous improvement efforts
- Support capital investment planning and justification activities
- Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions and production expansions
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on industrial engineering best practices
- Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and operational performance reporting
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
