Excelitas Technologies

Industrial Engineer

Excelitas Technologies$90K — $117K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
  • 4-6 years of experience in manufacturing or engineering
  • Hands-on experience with SAP, particularly BOM and routing
  • Proficient in AutoCAD or BIM software for facility layouts
  • Strong analytical skills in capacity modeling and data analysis
  • Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles; Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus
  • Meticulous attention to detail with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead facility layout planning and optimize workstation space
  • Develop and validate capacity models and cycle-time standards
  • Provide data-driven support for Capital Expenditure planning
  • Maintain and audit Bills of Materials (BOM) and routing data
  • Configure and manage SAP Work Centers accurately
  • Facilitate yield reviews and analyze variances against performance
  • Drive improvements in product lifecycle management and costing systems

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage from day 1
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
Full Job Description
Location:
Boulder, CO, US, 80301

Job Function: Operations - Engineering

Job Country: United States

Job City: Boulder

Job Type: Regular Full Time

We are presently seeking an Industrial Engineer who will work within operations to support ongoing improvement activities related to the SAP ERP system intended to optimize complex systems and processes resulting in boosted efficiency, cost reduction, and eliminated waste.

Main Responsibilities

1. Industrial Engineering & Capacity Optimization
  • Space & Layout Management: Lead facility layout planning, workstation optimization, and space management initiatives to maximize footprint efficiency and smooth material flow.
  • Capacity & Cycle-Time Validation: Develop, maintain, and validate site capacity models and cycle-time standards to identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks.
  • CAPEX Management: Provide data-driven justifications, ROI calculations, and technical engineering support for Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) planning and equipment deployment

2. Product Data Management (PDM) & System Integrity
  • BOM & Routing Accuracy: Own the creation, maintenance, and structural audit of Bills of Materials (BOM) and routing accurate data within the ERP system (SAP).
  • Work Center Management: Set up, configure, and maintain SAP Work Centers, ensuring cost centers and scheduling parameters are precisely defined.
  • Yield & Variance Reviews: Facilitate 4-monthly yield reviews, analyzing systemic variances against physical performance to drive closure on process discrepancies.

3. Digitalization & Operational Excellence Support
  • System Improvement: Drive improvements to all systems supporting product lifecycle management and standard costing, ensuring timely and accurate udpates to business systems.
  • System Simulation: Utilize SAP and simulation data to forecast production impacts, validating process changes before floor deployment.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the Continuous Improvement (CI) track to embed Lean methodologies into factory layouts, capacity expansion projects, and digital shop-floor tools.

Requirements

Education & Experience
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience: Minimum 4-6 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, with a proven track record handling both physical factory layouts and digital product data.

Technical Skills & Competencies
  • ERP Proficiency: hands-on experience with SAP (specifically BOM creation, routing management, and Work Center configuration).
  • Engineering Tools: Proficiency in AutoCAD, or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software for space planning and facility layouts.
  • Analytical Capability: Strong expertise in capacity modeling, time-study methodologies, and statistical data analysis.
  • Lean Awareness: Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing principles (Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping); a Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is a strong advantage.

Soft Skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail with an uncompromised focus on data integrity.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to bridge front-end data management with back-end manufacturing operations.
  • Ability to thrive and balance priorities in a lean, agile team environment. .


Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $117,000 per year, depending on experience.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas

What We Offer

Nearest Major Market: Boulder
Nearest Secondary Market: Denver

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About Excelitas Technologies

Excelitas Technologies is a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized solutions to meet the lighting, detection and other high-performance technology needs of OEM customers. From medical lighting to analytical instrumentation, clinical diagnostics, industrial, safety and security, and aerospace and defense applications, Excelitas Technologies is committed to enabling our customers' success in their end-markets. Our photonics portfolio includes high-performance, high-reliability products ranging from sensors and detectors, to light sources, to optics and optomechanical sub-assemblies. We serve customers across the world in diverse markets including life sciences, environmental monitoring, industrial, defense and aerospace. Excelitas Technologies is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA with operations in North America, Europe and Asia.
Learn more about Excelitas Technologies
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2010

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