Bright Machines · 3 days ago
Industrial Engineer
Kentucky, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBright Machines is an innovator in manufacturing, focused on transforming the industry through intelligent automation. The Industrial Engineer role involves optimizing manufacturing workflows and driving performance in automated server assembly operations, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure production efficiency and consistency.
ComputerInformation TechnologyMachine LearningRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Analyze automated assembly workflows, line balance, and workstation performance
Evaluate cycle times, capacity, throughput, yield, downtime, and quality metrics to optimize equipment and labor utilization
Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methods
Design and recommend equipment layouts, material flow, and workstation configurations for new or modified lines
Support automation upgrades, new technologies, and optimization of automated assembly cells
Lead and support Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collect, analyze, and visualize production data; prepare reports to support management decisions
Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to implement and sustain improvements
Provide technical guidance and training to production teams to reinforce standardized processes
Participate in new product introductions (NPI) to optimize manufacturability from design through production
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (or a related field)
Minimum 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial engineering
Experience with automated assembly, robotics, or electronics manufacturing is highly desirable
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including process mapping, time studies, and workflow optimization
Proficiency with statistical analysis, Excel, and data visualization tools
Understanding of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement principles
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and process documentation
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple departments
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, automated manufacturing environment
Company
Bright Machines
Bright Machines brings together flexible factory robots with intelligent software, production data and machine learning.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$437MKey Investors
BlackRockJP Morgan ChaseEclipse Ventures
2024-06-25Series C· $106M
2024-06-25Debt Financing· $20M
2022-10-30Debt Financing· $32M
Leadership Team
Paolo Avagliano
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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