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Senior Industrial Engineer

Orion Talent

Sparks, NV · Posted October 13, 2026

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About the job

The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing performance, increasing production capacity, optimizing material flow, and enhancing on-time delivery through industrial engineering methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives. This position focuses on factory layout optimization, production efficiency, capacity planning, labor utilization, workflow improvements, and operational performance within a complex manufacturing environment.

The Senior Industrial Engineer will collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Program Management to analyze production data, identify operational constraints, and implement sustainable process improvements. Responsibilities include leading Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives, conducting time studies, developing labor standards, improving production layouts, and utilizing Microsoft Power BI to create performance dashboards and track key performance indicators (KPIs). This role will also support capital equipment investments, automation initiatives, new product introduction, and facility planning while driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university

Minimum of 6 years of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations, or continuous improvement experience within a manufacturing environment

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Demonstrated experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

Experience leading cross-functional continuous improvement projects from analysis through implementation and sustainment

Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Power BI to develop dashboards, visualize operational data, track KPIs, and communicate actionable insights

Experience designing and optimizing manufacturing layouts, production cells, workstations, and equipment placement

Experience analyzing and improving production throughput, space utilization, manufacturing efficiency, and operational performance

Demonstrated experience with manufacturing capacity planning and production capacity analysis

Experience developing labor models and analyzing workforce utilization

Experience conducting time studies and work measurement activities

Experience establishing and maintaining labor standard