{"id":1323411,"url":"https://alion.io/job/cellink-technologies-industrial-engineer","title":"Industrial Engineer","company":{"id":3782430,"name":"CelLink Technologies","domain":"cellinktechnologies.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/cellinktechnologies","size_band":"11-50","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":14,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-28T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Georgetown, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":77000,"max_usd":145000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1812},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Kanban","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":true},{"name":"Power BI","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true},{"name":"SQL","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-18T21:35:20Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T15:32:11Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":10,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":10},"description":"Industrial Engineer\nPosition Summary\nThis position is responsible for optimizing and scaling CelLink’s high-throughput roll-to-roll flexible circuit manufacturing operations. The Industrial Engineer develops and improves the systems that enable safe, efficient, predictable, and scalable production, with emphasis on manufacturing flow, WIP management, material flow, capacity and resource planning, factory layout, labor productivity, and Lean continuous improvement. The engineer works cross-functionally with Operations, Process, Equipment, Controls, Quality, Supply Chain, and Facilities to improve throughput, first-pass yield, lead time, utilization, cost, and overall system performance.\nThis role requires a strong analytical and hands-on manufacturing background, including Lean manufacturing, continuous-flow material movement, capacity modeling, work measurement, and simulation/analytical tools. The Industrial Engineer is expected to spend meaningful time on the manufacturing floor observing actual conditions, validating data, and implementing sustainable improvements.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nDesign, implement, and optimize high-volume roll-to-roll manufacturing systems using Lean, Six Sigma, simulation, and data-driven methods to improve throughput, cycle time, lead time, utilization, quality, labor efficiency, and cost.\nLead current- and future-state value stream mapping and design/optimize plant layouts, workcells, and continuous-flow material movement strategies to support production ramp, factory expansion, safety, and scalability.\nPartner with Controls, Equipment, Process Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to implement automation and process improvements that reduce variation, operator dependence, waste, and material handling losses.\nIdentify and resolve bottlenecks, constraints, excess WIP, queue time, and process losses using root cause analysis, SPC, A3/PDCA, and other data-driven problem-solving methodologies.\nLead time studies, work measurement, line balancing, takt/cycle-time analysis, workflow analysis, and capacity modeling; establish labor standards and identify opportunities to improve productivity and utilization.\nDevelop PFMEAs, control plans, standard work instructions, visual aids, and other process controls to support production consistency, quality, and sustained improvements.\nChampion Lean and continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Kanban, FIFO, supermarkets, and other pull/replenishment methods; train operators and technicians on applicable improvement tools.\nCollaborate on NPI and production ramp activities to ensure manufacturability, appropriate capacity, efficient flow, and a seamless transition to scaled production.\nEstablish and optimize WIP targets, buffers, FIFO, Kanban, supermarkets, and replenishment strategies to control inventory and support predictable flow.\nDesign and improve end-to-end material flow from receiving through production, WIP, finished goods, and shipping, including point-of-use material, line-side delivery, material handling, and replenishment routes.\nDevelop and maintain capacity models for equipment, labor, processes, and facilities; perform demand-versus-capacity analysis and identify constraints, capacity gaps, and required resources.\nSupport headcount, equipment, space, and capital planning for current and future production requirements; evaluate capacity gains through constraint removal, line balancing, process improvement, and improved utilization.\nAnalyze manufacturing data and develop dashboards or analytical tools to monitor throughput, WIP, lead time, OEE, labor productivity, utilization, capacity, and other key manufacturing metrics; quantify improvement results and verify that gains are sustained.\nMay provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers. Represent department in leadership-level discussions and strategic planning.\nMaintain a clean and orderly work area; follow prescribed safety and environmental regulations.\nDemonstrate CelLink’s culture of integrity, teamwork, self-discipline, and professional competence; perform other duties as assigned.\nMinimum Qualifications\nExperience/Education\nBachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, or related field.\n3+ years of experience in high-volume or automated manufacturing.\nExperience with roll-to-roll, flexible conveyance systems in a production environment; web handling systems strongly preferred.\nProficiency in time studies, work measurement, process mapping, capacity modeling, simulation tools (e.g., Arena, FlexSim), and CAD/layout tools.\nKnowledge / Skills / Abilities\nStrong foundation in Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, WIP management, material flow, factory layout, line balancing, takt time, and bottleneck/constraint analysis.\nAbility to model production line performance, demand versus capacity, labor/equipment requirements, and process scenarios using analytical and simulation methods.\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Facilities.\nAble to lead high-impact projects, quantify results, sustain improvements, and influence change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; hands-on approach to floor-based problem solving.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in Engineering or related discipline\nSix Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.\nFamiliarity with MES, SCADA, ERP/WMS systems, robotics, automated material handling, smart factory technologies, and production analytics dashboards.\nExperience with advanced Excel and data-analysis/visualization tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, or similar platforms.\nKnowledge of OSHA and ISO/IATF quality system requirements.\nExperience supporting high-volume production ramp, factory expansion, or major capacity increases; automotive, battery, semiconductor, electronics, or similar advanced manufacturing experience preferred.\nMeasures of Performance / KPIs\nThroughput, first-pass yield, lead-time, and cycle-time improvement\nOn-time execution and sustained results of improvement projects\nMeasured impact of cost and efficiency improvements (OEE, labor productivity/hours saved, utilization, and capacity gains)\nWIP control, material-flow effectiveness, and reduction of bottlenecks/constraints\nAccuracy and actionability of capacity/resource models, layouts, dashboards, and technical documentation\nActs and presents him/herself professionally; shows respect for others at all times; works as a team member; is courteous to fellow employees, management, vendors and visitors.\nConsistently completing all assigned tasks on time.\nFollows Company’s policies and procedures.\nCareer Path / Advancement\nEmployees in this role may progress to Senior Industrial Engineer, Staff Engineer, or into people leadership roles such as Manager, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Program Manager.\nWorking Conditions / Hours /Physical Requirements\nFull-time, salaried- exempt position\nDesk/Office Situated on or Near the Manufacturing Floor: The office location may vary by site. This position combines desk-based analytical work with regular, meaningful time on the manufacturing floor to observe operations, conduct studies, validate data, and implement improvements.\nManufacturing/Production Area: Regular presence in production areas with periodic exposure to high noise from operating equipment, moving mechanical parts, nuisance dust, and common industrial chemicals used in manufacturing. Appropriate PPE is provided and required where applicable.\nThe employee frequently remains in a stationary position and operates a computer and other productivity tools. The employee regularly moves about both the desk location and manufacturing areas and communicates and exchanges information effectively. The role may involve frequent use of a computer and related equipment to enter and process data.\nBending, balancing, or working in varied positions may be necessary. Employees may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds independently, or up to 50 pounds with assistance. Vision abilities needed for this role include the ability to read documents, operate equipment safely, and visually inspect materials.\nMay require extended hours and occasional weekends to meet critical program milestones and customer requirements.\nTravel up to 20% to CelLink sites, vendors, and customer locations as needed.\nWe believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.\nCelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading automotive OEMs & EV manufacturers, data center developers, and stationary power companies. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. 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