Industrial Engineer Lead

Key Responsibilities:

Capacity Systems

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic and tactical capacity systems.
• Strategic capacity systems for capital investment planning, space allocation, long-term scalability and ramp planning.
• Tactical capacity management for operational execution, production scheduling, and factory ramp planning, throughput analysis, line balancing, and equipment utilization.
• Collaborate with operations, planning, equipment engineering, R&D, and sales to translate customer inputs into actionable plans.

Layout

• Develop and manage factory layout team and systems integrated with capacity response planning.
• Communicate layout requirements and changes to facilities and construction stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional projects for capacity expansion, process changes, and factory layout evolution.
• Support greenfield startup execution including site readiness, equipment installation, and ramp-up planning.

Manufacturing Systems Development

• Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives including predictive analytics, AI-driven optimization, and digital twin technologies. Utilize data analytics and statistical methods to drive operational decisions.
• Collaborate with IT to develop MES dashboards and reporting tools for factory operations leadership.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), apply SEMI E10 standards for equipment performance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience with at least 10 yrs in Semiconductorand strong background in industrial engineering, capacity planning, and systems development.
• Leadership: Proven experience leading large projects across multiple organizations
• Experience in greenfield factory setup and capacity systems development.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Python, SQL, Tableau, JMP).
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, and smart manufacturing platforms.
• Working knowledge of layout and new factory construction systems and principles.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.