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Industrial Engineer

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Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

Position Overview

The Industrial Engineer plays a critical role in optimizing manufacturing operations by designing efficient plant layouts, improving process flows, and establishing accurate labor and capacity requirements. This position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to drive safety, productivity, quality, and delivery 

performance

while

supporting

new

product

launches

and

operational

excellence

initiatives.

Through

data-driven

analysis

and

process

optimization,

the

Industrial

Engineer

helps

ensure

the

facility

operates

at

peak

efficiency

and

is

positioned

to

meet

customer

and

business

objectives.

What you'll do

  • Develop,

    implement,

    and

    optimize

    plant

    layouts,

    process

    layouts,

    and

    material

    flow

    strategies

    to

    improve

    safety,

    quality,

    and

    operational

    efficiency.

  • Conduct

    cycle

    time

    studies,

    labor

    analyses,

    and

    workforce

    planning

    activities

    to

    support

    production

    requirements

    and

    capacity

    utilization.

  • Analyze

    production

    processes

    and

    balance

    manufacturing

    lines

    to

    maximize

    productivity

    and

    eliminate

    inefficiencies.

  • Perform

    ergonomic

    assessments

    and

    safety

    evaluations,

    implementing

    corrective

    actions

    to

    reduce

    risk

    and

    improve

    workplace

    conditions.

  • Lead

    and

    participate

    in

    industrial

    engineering

    studies,

    capacity

    analyses,

    and

    continuous

    improvement

    initiatives

    across

    manufacturing

    operations.

  • Support

    new

    product

    launches

    and

    process

    transfers

    by

    establishing

    layouts,

    process

    flows,

    cycle

    times,

    and

    staffing

    requirements.

  • Partner

    with

    cross-functional

    teams

    to

    develop

    and

    maintain

    standard

    work,

    operational

    metrics,

    and

    performance

    improvement

    plans.

  • Identify

    and

    remove

    industrial

    engineering-related

    barriers

    that

    may

    impact

    safety,

    quality,

    productivity,

    or

    delivery

    performance.

  • All other duties as assigned

Who you are

  • Bachelor's

    degree

    in

    Industrial

    Engineering,

    Manufacturing

    Engineering,

    Mechanical

    Engineering,

    or

    a

    related

    engineering

    discipline.

  • Minimum

    of

    3

    years

    of

    Industrial

    Engineering

    experience

    in

    a

    manufacturing

    environment;

    5+

    years

    preferred.

  • Demonstrated

    experience

    conducting

    time

    studies,

    labor

    planning,

    cycle

    time

    analysis,

    and

    capacity

    planning.

  • Knowledge

    of

    plant

    layout

    design,

    process

    optimization,

    line

    balancing,

    and

    workflow

    improvement

    methodologies.

  • Experience

    performing

    ergonomic

    assessments

    and

    applying

    workplace

    safety

    principles

    in

    manufacturing

    environments.

  • Strong

    analytical,

    problem-solving,

    and

    data

    interpretation

    skills

    with

    the

    ability

    to

    make

    data-driven

    recommendations.

  • Effective

    communication

    and

    collaboration

    skills

    with

    the

    ability

    to

    influence

    cross-functional

    teams

    and

    stakeholders.

  • Proven

    ability

    to

    manage

    multiple

    priorities,

    projects,

    and

    deadlines

    in

    a

    fast-paced

    environment.

  • Proficiency

    in

    Microsoft

    Office

    applications,

    particularly

    Excel;

    familiarity

    with

    Lean

    Manufacturing

    and

    Continuous

    Improvement

    methodologies

    preferred.

  • Ability

    to

    work

    in

    both

    office

    and

    manufacturing

    environments,

    including

    standing,

    walking,

    climbing

    stairs/ladders,

    and

    occasionally

    assisting

    with

    moving

    materials

    weighing

    50

    pounds

    or

    more;

    ability

    to

    travel

    10%+

    as

    needed.

What's in it for you?

  • Annual base salary range: $97,000- $131,000
  • Bonus target range: 20-30%
  • Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
  • A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
  • Time off with pay 
  • 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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