Sr. Industrial Engineering

Palm Harbor Homes•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to lead facility planning, production layout design, material flow optimization, and manufacturing equipment implementation initiatives across our home-building operations. This role will be responsible for improving productivity, increasing plant capacity, supporting facility expansions, and driving operational excellence through strategic engineering solutions. The successful candidate will serve as a key partner to Operations and Leadership teams in planning and executing projects that improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline.
5+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience in plant layout design, facility planning, and process optimization.
Strong understanding of material flow, labor standards, line balancing, and capacity planning.
Experience managing capital projects and equipment implementation initiatives.
Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufactured housing, modular construction, RV, furniture, cabinetry, or other large-product assembly environments.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience leading facility expansions or major production line redesigns.
Familiarity with automation, conveyors, material handling systems, and assembly equipment.
Experience using Power BI or other manufacturing analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of plant layouts that support current operations and future growth.
Develop facility expansion plans, production line layouts, and capacity improvement strategies.
Design and optimize manufacturing flow from raw materials through final assembly.
Lead production line balancing and labor optimization initiatives across manufacturing operations.
Manage facility improvement projects including layout redesigns, workstation standardization, and equipment relocations.
Identify, evaluate, and implement manufacturing equipment, material handling systems, and automation solutions.
Conduct capacity analysis and develop manufacturing scenarios to support growth initiatives and new product introductions.
Optimize warehouse, point-of-use inventory, and material delivery systems to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Develop capital expenditure justifications and lead execution of approved projects.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, labor efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
Utilize AutoCAD and other engineering tools to develop and maintain facility layouts and equipment plans.
Mentor junior engineers and support the development of engineering best practices.
Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Leadership teams to achieve business objectives.