Our client is a manufacturer within the transportation industry, and they want you to join their team as an Industrial Engineering Manager. Primary Responsibilities for the Industrial Engineering Manager role: Lead, mentor, and develop the industrial engineering/methods team while setting performance expectations and KPIs Lead process industrialization for new products and oversee manufacturing ramp-up activities Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, standardized work instructions, time studies, and process documentation Design and optimize plant layouts, material flow, workstation ergonomics, and production processes to improve safety, quality, and efficiency Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives Skills and Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial methods, or process improvement, preferably in automotive or transportation manufacturing Strong knowledge of industrial engineering principles, production planning, and continuous improvement methodologies Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional projects Familiarity with Lean principles, KPI-driven decision-making, and manufacturing systems (ERP/MES); Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus Ability to travel approximately 25%, including potential overnight trips to Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr