Industrial Senior Engineer
Job Summary
The Industrial Senior Engineer is responsible for optimizing space utilization and managing facility capacity to support production and business growth. This role involves leading end-to-end space projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency. The position requires strong analytical, project management, and layout design skills within a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead space planning and layout optimization
- Ensure regulatory and safety compliance
- Manage capacity planning and ramp management
- Oversee end-to-end space and facility projects
- Analyze data to drive continuous improvement
Required Skills
- Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering degree
- 5+ years manufacturing experience
- AutoCAD and Data Analysis proficiency
- Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma knowledge
- Project management and communication skills
Job Details
Job Responsibilities:
Space Planning & Optimization
- Lead space planning activities to optimize utilization across production, offices, labs, and shared environments.
- Develop and maintain space allocation plans, production facilities, and layout standards to support business needs, growth, and efficiency.
- Continuously assess space usage and recommend improvements based on utilization data and organizational changes.
Compliance & Regulatory Standards
- Ensure all spaces comply with internal space standards, building codes, safety regulations, and local regulatory requirements.
- Partner with EHS, Legal, HR, and external authorities to address compliance gaps and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain documentation and audit readiness related to space standards and regulatory requirements.
Capacity Planning & Ramp Management
- Own capacity planning to support production needs, workforce growth, hiring ramps, and business expansion.
- Forecast short-term and long-term space demand based on headcount modeling, program needs, and business priorities.
- Develop ramp and contingency plans to ensure space readiness for new teams, projects, or sites.
Project Management
- Manage end-to-end space-related projects, including moves, expansions, renovations, restacks, and new site build-outs.
- Define project scope, timelines, budgets, and milestones; track execution and manage risks.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders (Facilities, IT, Finance, Procurement, vendors) to ensure timely and successful delivery.
Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
- Act as a trusted partner to business leaders by translating business requirements into effective space solutions.
- Prepare capacity, utilization, and project status reports for leadership review.
- Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and post-project reviews.
Job Requirements:
Professional Qualifications:
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in manufacturing environment with at least 5 years of solid experiences in a similar role (R&D, pilot line, or new factory setup preferred).
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Familiarity with layout design tools (e.g., AutoCAD) and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
- Good communication skills to work across R&D, operations, and management teams.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills:
- Experience in new factory setup or expansion projects.
- Exposure to automation, Industry 4.0, or smart manufacturing systems.
- Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt certification.
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume (R&D) to high-volume manufacturing transition.