Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to lead facility planning, production layout design, material flow optimization, and manufacturing equipment implementation initiatives across our home-building operations.
This role will be responsible for improving productivity, increasing plant capacity, supporting facility expansions, and driving operational excellence through strategic engineering solutions. The successful candidate will serve as a key partner to Operations and Leadership teams in planning and executing projects that improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design and implementation of plant layouts that support current operations and future growth.
- Develop facility expansion plans, production line layouts, and capacity improvement strategies.
- Design and optimize manufacturing flow from raw materials through final assembly.
- Lead production line balancing and labor optimization initiatives across manufacturing operations.
- Manage facility improvement projects including layout redesigns, workstation standardization, and equipment relocations.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement manufacturing equipment, material handling systems, and automation solutions.
- Conduct capacity analysis and develop manufacturing scenarios to support growth initiatives and new product introductions.
- Optimize warehouse, point-of-use inventory, and material delivery systems to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Develop capital expenditure justifications and lead execution of approved projects.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, labor efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
- Utilize AutoCAD and other engineering tools to develop and maintain facility layouts and equipment plans.
- Mentor junior engineers and support the development of engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Leadership teams to achieve business objectives.
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience in plant layout design, facility planning, and process optimization.
- Strong understanding of material flow, labor standards, line balancing, and capacity planning.
- Experience managing capital projects and equipment implementation initiatives.
- Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in manufactured housing, modular construction, RV, furniture, cabinetry, or other large-product assembly environments.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience leading facility expansions or major production line redesigns.
- Familiarity with automation, conveyors, material handling systems, and assembly equipment.
- Experience using Power BI or other manufacturing analytics tools.
Why Join Us?- Opportunity to lead impactful facility and operational improvement projects.
- Direct influence on manufacturing strategy and plant performance.
- Exposure to large-scale capital and expansion initiatives.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Career growth opportunities within a growing manufacturing organization.
Build the future of home manufacturing while driving world-class operational efficiency and innovation. 
