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Industrial Engineering Manager

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Hiring Remotely in Texas, USA
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Hiring Remotely in Texas, USA
Expert/Leader
Leads industrial engineering for new plant setup, capacity planning, line balancing, process optimization, MES/SFCS implementation, Lean and automation integration, and cross-regional manufacturing standardization. Oversees OEE, budgeting, staffing, technical roadmaps, quality reviews, continuous improvement, and engineering team leadership. Requires extensive large-scale manufacturing experience, greenfield plant setup or global operations expertise, and strong cross-functional and cross-cultural leadership.
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Job Description

Role and Responsibilities:

1. New Plant Setup, Process Optimization & Standardization Replication:

Ensure all IE milestones for plant construction and mass production are achieved on schedule.

2. Capacity & Efficiency Planning:

Lead new plant capacity planning, line balancing, and cycle time/work-hour analysis to maximize manufacturing efficiency.

3. Manufacturing Systems & Process Standards:

Implement SFCS/MES workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure smooth transitions from NPI (New Product Introduction) to mass production.
4. Lean & Automation Integration:

Drive Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; evaluate and deploy smart manufacturing and collaborative automation solutions.
5. Cross-Regional Standardization:

Align multi-site manufacturing strategies, replicate technical standards, integrate global resources to enable flexible manufacturing layouts, and optimize production costs and financial metrics.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Foster cross-departmental synergy, accelerate the implementation of continuous improvement projects, and resolve operational and organizational bottlenecks promptly.
7. Key Metrics & Financial Control:

Drive and optimize OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness); oversee annual department budgeting, headcount planning, and financial performance metrics; reallocate cross-regional resources to maximize business value and operational flexibility.
8. Team Leadership & Deliverables:

Lead professional IE teams to fulfill annual operational goals, ensuring consistent performance output and organizational value.
9. Technical Guidance & Quality Review:

Define IE technical roadmaps, provide technical mentorship, and review engineering documentation and project deliverables across teams.
10. Talent Development & Succession Planning:

Identify and cultivate key/high-caliber engineering and management talent, foster a culture of continuous innovation, build a robust leadership pipeline, and lead the team to target achievement.

Required Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of hands-on IE experience in large-scale manufacturing environments, with at least 8+ years of leadership experience managing cross-functional or cross-regional teams.
  • Proven experience in overseas plant setup (greenfield) and/or global operations management.
  • Technical Expertise: Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, MES/SFCS system architecture, facility/line layout planning, automation integration, and OEE optimization.
  • Exceptional cross-cultural communication, stakeholder management, cross-departmental coordination, financial/budgetary control, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Language & Communication: Fluent in both English and Mandarin with strong cross-cultural leadership and executive presentation skills.
  • Industry Domain: Strong background in Networking / Electronics Manufacturing (EMS/ODM); familiar with SMT, PCBA, and System Assembly & Testing processes.
  • Smart Manufacturing: Hands-on experience deploying Industry 4.0 solutions, Digital Twins, AGV/AMR automated material handling systems, or automated assembly/packaging lines.
  • Data Analytics: Proficient with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Python) for bottleneck identification, capacity simulation, or cycle time/yield forecasting.
  • Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) or Master Black Belt (MBB) certification is a plus.

Primary Working Location:

Texas, United States

Education

Bachelor - Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering and other related fields

Work Experience

Language

Skills

Autodesk AutoCAD、 Autonomation、 Daily Production Reports、 Design Failure Mode And Effects Analysis、 Engineering Optimization、 Equipment Specification Development、 Fault Tree Analysis、 Financial Analysis、 Financial Forecasting、 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)、 Industrial Engineering、 Industrial Software、 Lean Manufacturing、 Material Balance Planning、 Plant Layout Study、 Process Capability、 Production Processes、 Project Management、 Safety Instrumented System (SIS)、 Statistical Process Control (SPC)、 Value Stream Mapping (VSM)、 Visual Controls

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