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