Position OverviewAs an Industrial Engineer, you will help drive our vision of building one of the most efficient and advanced rail manufacturing operations in the world. Working at our growing Lexington facility, you will be responsible for ensuring production operations are fully prepared and ready to implement at the scheduled start of production while consistently meeting or exceeding operational performance standards.
You will work directly with manufacturing teams, including assembly and sub-assembly operations, to define, develop, and continuously optimize manufacturing flows, production layouts, labor standards, and process steps. Using lean manufacturing methodologies and global standards, you will find opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity across the facility.
What You'll Do- Lead the planning and optimization of manufacturing process flows, equipment layouts, line balancing, and production readiness activities to ensure operations are prepared to meet scheduled production start dates and performance objectives.
- Partner directly with assembly, sub-assembly, engineering, and operations teams to define, standardize, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and labor standards.
- Develop production floor layouts, tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing solutions that support safety, quality, takt time attainment, and operational efficiency.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and 3D models to determine manufacturing requirements and ensure successful execution on the production floor.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by applying lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and optimize material and process flow.
- Lead manufacturing process changes, technology implementations, production launches, and facility expansion projects while coordinating with vendors, suppliers, and multi-functional partners.
- Create and maintain standard work instructions, labor standards, and production documentation using industrial engineering tools and methodologies.
What You Will Need to Be Successful- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- 3-5 years of experience supporting vehicle production launches, new factory development, manufacturing start-ups, or plant expansion initiatives.
- Experience in the rail or aviation industry preferred, with heavy rail manufacturing experience considered a strong advantage.
- Strong project management skills, including the development of project plans, schedules, budgets, facility layouts, resource requirements, return-on-investment analyses, and execution strategies.
- Practical experience leading new plant rollouts and manufacturing implementation projects while maintaining timelines, budgets, and operational milestones.
- Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies, with a proven ability to reduce waste and improve operational performance.
- Consistent track record of driving projects to successful completion in fast-paced manufacturing environments through a hands-on approach to problem solving, root cause analysis, and countermeasure implementation.
You'll Benefit FromSiemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $91,086 - $107,100 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
