Industrial Engineer

Description Red Dot Corporation, the leading producer of premium mobile HVAC units and components for heavy-duty commercial and military vehicles, is recruiting for the following position: Industrial Engineer (Puyallup, WA) Full-Time, Fully On-site, Exempt position The Industrial Engineer is responsible for independently leading process improvement projects, driving operational efficiency, and applying advanced industrial engineering methods across our manufacturing operations.

This role works with limited supervision and partners with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The successful candidate models a culture of respect, integrity, service, and excellence. Rising to the occasion to elevate standards and lift others along the way. Reporting Structure: Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Lead Direct reports: None — provides technical guidance and mentorship to teammates Partners closely with: Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations leadership Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma Lead continuous improvement projects from problem definition through implementation and sustainment — staying relentless about improvement Apply advanced Lean and Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, SMED, Kanban, statistical process control) to solve complex problems Lead cross-functional teams in Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and root-cause analysis, focused on solutions and lessons learned Process Design and Optimization Design, evaluate, and optimize production processes, layouts, and material flow to maximize throughput and minimize waste Develop and maintain labor standards, capacity models, and production schedules — with a fanatic eye for accuracy and precision Develop simulation models to evaluate process changes, capacity expansions, and new product introductions — looking ahead and anticipating issues before they happen Capital Projects and Business Case Development Conduct cost-benefit analysis and develop business cases for capital projects, equipment purchases, and process changes Support new product introduction (NPI) by defining processes, tooling requirements, and labor standards Cross-Functional Partnership and Mentorship Partner with quality, maintenance, supply chain, and production to resolve operational issues, creating win/win solutions that work for all stakeholders Mentor and provide technical guidance to teammates Reporting, Safety, and Quality Track project KPIs and report results to leadership Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards Requirements Level Requirements (Minimum): Education Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline Experience 3–5 years of experience in industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience leading process improvement projects with measurable results Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) and data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, Power BI) Experience with ERP/MES systems (SAP, Oracle, Plex, or similar) Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels of the organization — checking ego at the door and listening generously to other perspectives Preferred Qualifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification Experience with simulation software (Arena, FlexSim, AnyLogic) Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or capital projects Familiarity with automation, robotics, or Industry 4.0 technologies Key Attributes: Process-oriented — builds repeatable, world-class processes and turns them into habits Anticipates rather than firefights — solves problems before they happen Service-minded — does