Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Industrial Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for improving operational efficiency across production, procurement, and project execution.
Job Duties
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Analyze production and operational workflows to identify inefficiencies and waste
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Design and implement robust performance metrics and dynamic dashboards to monitor progress, providing clear, actionable insights to leadership.
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Conduct thorough assessments of manufacturing capabilities, accurately calculate production capacities, and collaborate with the production control team to ensure seamless workflow optimization.
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Drive labor productivity enhancements through the development and deployment of industry best practices and Lean Manufacturing principles.
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Utilize statistical analysis and data modeling techniques to identify trends, predict outcomes, and support strategic decision-making in manufacturing and supply chain operations.
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Manage cross-functional projects aimed at process improvements and new product introductions, ensuring timely completion within budgetary constraints.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred.
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Preferred: 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations environments
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills
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SQL, Python, MATLAB, programming skills is a plus
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Strong organizational, prioritization, planning, and time management skills
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Works independently and responsibly without close supervision
Location
This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.
WHY AOI?
In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers
- Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
- Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
- Relocation package available within US
- Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations environments
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- SQL, Python, MATLAB, or other programming skills
- Strong organizational, prioritization, planning, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and responsibly without close supervision
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States
What We Do
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. | NASDAQ: AAOI AOI is a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber optic networking products. We primarily serve three growing end-markets: cable television broadband, fiber-to-the-home, and internet data centers. We are vertically integrated with a product portfolio from laser chips, components, sub-assemblies and modules, to complete turn-key equipment. All three of our end-markets are driven by bandwidth demand fueled by the growth of network connected devices, such as video traffic, cloud computing and online social networking. To address this increased demand, CATV and telecommunications service providers are investing to improve their networks in competition to deliver voice, video, and data services to their subscribers. Rising bandwidth consumption is also driving demand for higher speed server connections in the internet data center market. As a result of these trends, fiber optic networking technology has become fundamental in all three of our target markets to meet these needs. Our vertical integration, broad product lines, and in-house design capability uniquely position AOI to serve these markets and offer us the flexibility to address tomorrow's fiber optic applications. To learn more about our company and products, we invite you to visit our website. Website www.ao-inc.com Facebook tinyurl.com/ycxcsbwx Instagram tinyurl.com/rqsbpk5 Twitter tinyurl.com/rd6dtvn
