Industrial Engineer at W3Global

Industrial Engineer - Full-Time

Location: Naperville, IL (Frequent travel to Glendale Heights, IL)

Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to support supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering operations for electronic device production and refurbishment. This hands-on, cross-functional role focuses on optimizing production processes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the product lifecycle from planning through final delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize supply chain and manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage inventory, warehouse operations, and quality inspection processes.
• Analyze production data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality and monitor performance.
• Translate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) into production and procurement plans.
• Identify material shortages and validate alternative components.
• Improve manufacturing workflows using Lean principles and process analysis.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis, process validation, and quality audits.
• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturability and production efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain Engineering.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with BOMs, ECOs, inventory management, supplier quality, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.