Lead Industrial Engineer – 1st Shift
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-07-20
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Design, plan, source and implement automation solutions, including conveyors, sorters, scanners, vision systems, PLCs, etc.
- Conduct root cause analysis of labor and/or process inefficiencies through operational data analysis, pareto, review, time studies, simulation and discussions with operational leadership.
- Develop automation design and equipment specifications for the implementation of automation solutions, including identifying facility design requirements based on activity levels, product envelope, product flow and transportation methods.
- Build layouts and power requirements to accept automation designs, specify material handling and storage equipment solutions.
- Determine startup and ongoing personnel requirements for automation solutions based on activity levels and product profile; identify management and supervisory requirements for operations personnel, determine special skills needed, and provide job descriptions for hiring.
- Configure table data, location logic table data, strategies, commodity table data and system flag settings for functionality.
- Work with IT team to identify and document new IT functionality not currently available; identify changes to existing functionality currently available, and test IT solutions and functionality.
- Specify packing methods to be used based on mode/method of transportation and product profile; specify containers/cartons and packing (void fill) medium requirements; identify outbound labeling/documentation requirements; provide annual cost estimates for packing materials; and create cartonization tables.
- Develop time estimates for process documentation, conversion of existing processes, and development, testing and implementation of new processes; publish start‑up plans with milestones and responsibilities.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience.
- 4 years of experience leading engineering teams.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma practices and principles.
- Experience with PLC and electrical controls of motors, switches, diverters, spirals and conveyors.
- Experience in high-volume operations in a distribution-related environment.
- Experience with Lean methodology, AutoCAD, Simulation, 3D modeling and drawing and designing components and parts of systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project), Mini Tab and Six Sigma analysis tools.
- To meet government and federal law program requirements which requires U.S. person status.
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