Industrial Engineer

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Job Description:

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The Industrial Engineer will play a key role in optimizing production systems, improving manufacturing efficiency, and supporting the scale-up of innovative composites and technical fabric technologies. This role focuses on analyzing workflows, designing efficient layouts, reducing waste, and implementing data-driven process improvements to maximize quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.

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The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering principles, hands-on experience in a textile or composite materials environment, and a proactive mindset for continuous improvement.

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• Process Optimization
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• Analyze current manufacturing workflows, time studies, and production data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
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• Design and implement process changes to reduce cycle time, material waste, and labor costs without compromising quality or safety.
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• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and visual aids to support operational consistency.
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• Production Layout & Capacity Planning
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• Design and optimize facility and equipment layouts to improve material flow and operator ergonomics.
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• Collaborate with plant and production managers on space utilization, equipment upgrades, and capacity planning initiatives.
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• Data Analysis & Metrics
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• Use Lean tools, Six Sigma methodology, and statistical analysis (SPC, DOE) to track performance and support continuous improvement projects.
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• Collect and analyze production metrics (OEE, throughput, yield) to support decision-making and cost reduction strategies.
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• Cross-Functional Collaboration
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• Work closely with R&D, Quality, and Maintenance teams to ensure processes are scalable and sustainable.
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• Assist in new product introduction (NPI) and process validation for new composites or technical fabric lines.
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• Sustainability & Innovation
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• Identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption, scrap, and environmental impact across operations.
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• Support innovation initiatives focused on advanced materials and next- manufacturing techniques.
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Required:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
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• 2+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably textiles, composites, or technical materials).
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• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement tools.
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• Proficiency with CAD software, simulation tools, and ERP/MRP systems.
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• Experience in textile processes such as weaving, lamination, coating, or fiber-reinforced composites.
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• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
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• Experience with time studies, PFMEA, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis.
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Working Conditions n

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• Primarily on-site in a manufacturing facility with occasional travel to suppliers, vendors, or off-site production units.
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• Requires the ability to analyze production lines, interact with shop floor teams, and oversee improvement initiatives in real-time.
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