Industrial Engineer

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The Industrial Engineer supports hands-on operational improvement initiatives across the AMPS manufacturing site. This role is responsible for improving PM green-to-green performance, reducing unplanned downtime, lowering scrap and rework, improving yield, standardizing operating practices, and supporting ramp-up of current and future production lines.

This position works across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Automation/IT to support measurable factory performance improvement through KPI-based execution, structured problem solving, and cross-functional coordination. The role also supports development of the automation and data environment needed to improve performance visibility, operational control, and scalable manufacturing execution.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across assigned production lines, toolsets, or value streams
• Assist in improving PM green-to-green time through standardization, lean methods, and optimized workflows
• Support reduction of unplanned downtime using structured problem solving and root cause analysis
• Support scrap reduction, rework reduction, and yield improvement efforts
• Develop and maintain standard work, visual controls, and operating procedures
• Track and analyze key factory KPIs related to uptime, PM performance, yield, scrap, and execution
• Translate manufacturing data into clear problem statements, action items, and follow-up needs
• Support cross-functional accountability by coordinating updates, tracking commitments, and following through on assigned improvement actions
• Support process improvement efforts such as work order changes, line transitions, startup readiness, and operator/technician workflows
• Support startup, ramp-up, and optimization of new production lines
• Partner with Engineering and Automation/IT to support implementation of automation-enabled solutions that improve KPI reporting, process visibility, and operational control
• Use manufacturing and automation system data to identify losses, support root cause analysis, and verify results
• Document improvement activities, measure results, and communicate progress to the Industrial Engineering Manager and site stakeholders
• Support training and coaching efforts related to structured problem solving and data-driven decision making

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or related technical field) or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process engineering, continuous improvement, or operations excellence
• Experience supporting improvement initiatives in a hands-on production environment
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, standardization, waste elimination, and root cause problem solving
• Experience using KPIs and performance data to identify issues and support improvement actions
• Experience supporting implementation of automation-enabled solutions to improve process performance,…