- Robot type
- Surgical and Medical
- Location
- SunnyvaleCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
Full-time
Sr. Industrial Engineer
Job description
Primary Function of Position: The Senior Industrial Engineer will lead efforts to improve the efficiency of physical and transactional processes throughout the organization. In this position, the Senior IE will drive step-level improvements and manage cross-functional projects of moderate to large scope across manufacturing operations. The Senior IE will mentor junior staff and be considered a technical SME. The candidate should have a strong track record of continuous improvement results, significant experience managing cross-functional projects, and executive presence.
Job responsibilities
- Cross-functionally lead and ensure successful execution of Industrial Engineering projects and activities including value stream mapping, value analysis, design reviews, capacity analysis, new product development and…
- Evaluate operations and identify Continuous improvement opportunities, utilizing data analysis and metrics to build a business case, and deliver on execution.
- Monitor operational metrics including labor hours, production efficiency, product cycle time, lead time , WIP levels, and lead cross functional teams to improve key operational metrics.
- Plan and maintain production line capacity through S&OP cycle.
- Review and analyze work cell layout, process flow, material flow, etc. Assess best practices. Recommend cost-effective solutions for improving the utilization and efficiency of personnel, equipment and/or physical…
- Successfully navigate and implement significant change, managing resistance across impacted teams and take action to reinforce the change effort.
- Perform strategic what-if analyses and communicate findings effectively to senior levels of management. This may include assessing long-range capacity forecasts from analysis to recommendations and justification for…
- Coordinate large building or multi-cell layout changes. Utilize knowledge and experience to drive optimization of physical space to meet requirements.
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, or related discipline, and 8 years minimum experience in leading continuous improvement projects or Master’s Degree with 6 years experience
- NPI manufacturing process development / product launch experience is highly desirable
- Facility design experience with AutoCAD software required
- Simulation modeling experience (e.g. Simul8, Arena, etc) required
- Demonstrated experience in Lean implementation with Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification required
- Strong verbal communication, group presentation skills and facilitation skills required.
- Capable of defining requirements for new metrics/visualizations and capable of translating data into insights and learnings and influencing action plans.
- High level of proficiency as a project manager. (equivalent experience of a certified project manage (