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Department OverviewContinuous Improvement
Job Description
The Industrial Engineer will serve as a key catalyst for operational excellence within the Continuous Improvement team. This role is responsible for designing, optimizing, and sustaining integrated systems that harmonize human capital, advanced technology, and material flow. You will bridge the gap between theoretical process design and shop-floor execution to drive measurable gains in productivity and cost reduction.
Key Responsibilities:
Integrated Systems Design: Architect and implement industrial systems that optimize the interface between personnel, equipment, materials, and facility footprint. You will ensure that every resource is utilized to its maximum potential through rigorous capacity planning and layout optimization.
Process Engineering & Sequence Planning: Design innovative manufacturing methods and standard operating procedures (SOPs). You will define optimal production sequences to minimize lead times and eliminate non-value-added activities.
Work Studies & Data Analytics: Lead the collection and analysis of operational data. You will perform time-and-motion studies, ergonomic assessments, and bottleneck analysis to identify root causes of inefficiency and quantify improvement opportunities.
Lean Leader: You will serve as a mentor to production staff on Lean concepts, promoting the efficiency and fostering a culture of Lean thinking and continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Manage CI projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with year-over-year efficiency targets and safety standards.
Operational Agility: Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the factory and strategic engineering initiatives.
Certification: Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), ERP systems, and statistical analysis tools (Minitab/Excel).
Target Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $150,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
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Basic Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
3+ years of experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeNew Grad
Referral Payment PlanYes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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