Industrial Engineering & Factory Optimization Consultant

Job description

Job Requirements Key Responsibilities Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering & Factory Optimization Consultant to improve operational efficiency, capacity utilization, and engineering productivity across high-precision semiconductor equipment assembly, integration, calibration, and test operations. The role will evaluate factory workflows, identify operational bottlenecks, optimize factory layout and resource utilization, and develop practical recommendations to improve throughput, quality, and capital efficiency before additional facility expansion is required. The ideal candidate combines strong industrial engineering principles with experience in semiconductor equipment, cleanroom operations, and precision electromechanical systems. Key Responsibilities Process Optimization: Drive Lean and continuous improvement projects to improve key operational metrics, efficiency, and safety Automation Management: Oversee and integrate automated warehouse technologies like AGV (Automated Guided Vehicles), AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robots), and ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems) Facility Design: Create and map out the layout of facilities and material flow systems to minimize production bottlenecks Safety & Ergonomics: Conduct routine ergonomics assessments and implement facility safety improvements Documentation & Training: Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), project documentation, and training materials for new equipment and processes Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the supply chain, purchasing, and design teams to source and redesign packaging/crates and reduce costs •      Assess factory workflow, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency •      Analyze material flow, workstation layout, and resource utilization •      Identify bottlenecks across assembly, integration, calibration, qualification, and test operations •      Recommend improvements to factory layout, workflow, and operational efficiency •      Optimize utilization of factory assets, cleanroom space, and engineering resources • Capacity Planning & Operations •      Evaluate factory capacity against future business demand •      Develop capacity models and factory expansion scenarios •      Improve utilization of technicians, equipment, cleanroom space, and critical resources •      Support long-term factory planning and operational scalability Work Experience Desired Qualifications Required •      BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline •      10+ years in semiconductor equipment or other high-precision engineering industries •      Familiarity with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), RFID/barcode systems, and packaging systems •      Strong experience in industrial engineering, factory optimization, and operational excellence •      Experience leading Lean and continuous improvement initiatives •      Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills • Preferred Experience •      Semiconductor equipment industry •      High-precision electromechanical assembly •      Cleanroom operations •      Optical, metrology, or precision instrumentation systems •      Factory expansion and capacity planning •      Calibration, integration, and qualification operations •      New Product Introduction (NPI) •      Digital factory initiatives •      Factory simulation and operational modeling Technical Competencies •      Industrial Engineering •      Factory Layout & Workflow Optimization •      Capacity Planning •      Value Stream Mapping •      Lean Operations •      Time & Motion Studies •      Operational Excellence •      Factory KPI Analysis •      Root Cause Analysis •      Discrete Event Simulation (FlexSim, AnyLogic, Arena, or equivalent)