Staff Industrial Engineer

Flex•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

Flex is seeking a Staff Industrial Engineer in Milpitas, California, to lead advanced industrial engineering initiatives that optimize manufacturing processes, improve operational efficiency, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement across production operations. The role involves project leadership, manufacturing analysis, process and layout optimization, support for NPI and production ramps, and technical mentorship of junior engineers. The position also participates in process simulation, production ramp-up planning, and quoting for new customers and products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations engineering, or a related field.
Typically 6+ years of industrial engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, time studies, labor modeling, capacity planning, and process optimization.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and high-volume manufacturing operations.
Proficiency with data analysis tools, manufacturing systems, and engineering methodologies.
Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in electronics or high-tech industries.

Responsibilities

Lead industrial engineering projects to improve productivity, capacity utilization, and manufacturing performance.
Develop and implement labor standards, line balancing, capacity models, and workflow optimization strategies.
Analyze manufacturing processes, facility layouts, and production data to identify efficiency improvement opportunities.
Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Program Management teams to support NPI and production ramp activities.
Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and waste elimination.
Design and optimize production layouts, material flow processes, and workstation configurations to maximize throughput.
Use industrial engineering tools and methodologies to evaluate labor requirements, cycle times, and production capacity.
Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and analytical reports to support operational decision-making.
Lead root cause analysis activities and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on complex manufacturing and process improvement projects.
Simulate processes and create production ramp-up plans.
Participate in quoting for new customers and products.