Trust Automation, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Industrial Engineer
San Luis Obispo
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expTrust Automation has over 30 years of experience in custom motors and automation solutions. The Industrial Engineer position focuses on maximizing production efficiency and improving business processes to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Industrial EngineeringManufacturingService Industry
Responsibilities
Analyze new and existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement, including waste reduction, streamlining workflows, and optimizing resource utilization
Design and implement new or improved manufacturing systems, processes, and layouts to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality
Diagram and evaluate new and existing processes, develop metrics that provide data for process measurement, and identify indicators to drive future improvement opportunities
Collect and analyze data related to production processes, including time studies, work sampling, and statistical data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement
Estimate production costs, identify cost-saving measures, and evaluate the impact of design changes on expenditures
Ensure that work processes engaged with are safe and ergonomic and address any potential safety hazards
Collaborate with other departments, such as manufacturing, design engineering, and quality assurance, to develop and implement solutions
Manage projects related to process improvements, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution
Work with our manufacturing engineering team and supporting organizations to ensure Lean Manufacturing principles are incorporated into factory design and layout
Plan and implement process improvement initiatives, such as Lean or Six Sigma
Research and analyze best practices for techniques and processes
Help ensure that the company's financial goals are met through timely completion of projects, process improvements, overhead reduction and other initiatives
Collect and evaluate performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement
Develop work cell layout and tooling/equipment requirements, using Lean Six Sigma and 5S+1 principles
Establish Value Stream Maps of the build and test processes during early product phases, then iterate those maps during changes in volume and product configurations
Lead and support kaizen events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent discipline
2-5 years' experience in Industrial Engineering or Continuous Improvement
Proficiency with Lean Manufacturing concepts and practice
Proficiency with time studies
Proficiency with Visio or Value Stream Mapping
Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools
Familiarity with project management
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing
Familiarity with manufacturing systems (ERP, MES, PowerBI, etc.)
Familiarity with mechanical or electrical drawings/schematics
Professional written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
High attention to detail, analytical
Ability to perform the above duties with minimal supervision
Demonstrated experience in high-paced, multi-faceted working environments with frequent changes in priority and responsibility
Preferred
Green-Belt or Lean Bronze certification preferred
Company
Trust Automation, Inc.
Trust Automation has 35 years of experience in custom; motors, linear drives, digital drives and systems which meet the unique needs of its customers in the Defense, Semiconductor, Industrial Automation, Greentech and Medical industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-10-11
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