Staff Industrial Engineer
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 position works with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Program Management teams to support NPI and production ramp activities, and provides technical leadership and mentorship on complex manufacturing and process improvement projects. The role also involves simulating processes, creating production ramp-up plans, and participating in quoting for new customers and products. This is a position in the Production Engineering job category. Relocation is not eligible, and visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Engineering, or a related field.
- Typically requires 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 is preferred.
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 opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- 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.
Benefits
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
