Job Title
Quality & Industrial Engineering Analyst
Department
Manufacturing Engineering & Quality
Reports To
Manufacturing Engineering & Continuous Improvement Manager
Role Summary
The Quality & Industrial Engineering Analyst supports manufacturing operations by applying data-driven analysis, industrial engineering techniques, and quality system tools to improve product quality, process performance, and operational efficiency in a modular construction environment.
This role focuses on fact-based decision making, root cause analysis, and documentation standardization, acting as a key enabler for Continuous Improvement initiatives across production lines.
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring
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Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify top contributors to downtime, rework, scrap, and recurring defects.
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Develop charts, dashboards, and reports to track performance by process, product, and line.
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Conduct time studies and video analysis to quantify:
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Cycle time
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Labor utilization
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Sources of waste
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Provide actionable insights to support CI and engineering decisions.
Quality Engineering & Problem Solving
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Support the development and maintenance of key quality tools, including:
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Control Plans
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PFMEA / MFMEA
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Inspection standards
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First Article / First Part Approval (FPA/FAI)
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Coordinate and support root cause analysisusing structured methodologies:
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Track and follow up corrective and preventive actions.
Customer & Internal Quality Support
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Assist with:
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Customer complaints and warranty issues
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Internal non-conformances (NCRs)
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Field and production feedback
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Monitor internal defects, rework, scrap, and customer returns.
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Support investigations and data preparation for internal and external quality issues.
Industrial Engineering Support
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Perform time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis.
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Support workload balancing across stations and support lines.
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Identify opportunities to improve:
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Labor productivity
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Material flow
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Standard cycle times
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Provide IE support to manufacturing engineering and CI projects.
Documentation & Standardization
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Create and maintain manufacturing and quality documentation, including:
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SOPs
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Operator Work Instructions (OWIs)
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Visual standards
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Travelers and inspection checklists
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Consolidate and control engineering changes across documents.
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Ensure documentation supports production, training, and compliance needs.
Cross-Functional & CI Support
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Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, CI, Production, Programming, and Quality.
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Support Kaizen events with data preparation, analysis, and follow-up tracking.
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Assist with implementation and sustainment of standard work and quality controls.
Key Deliverables
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Accurate, visual, and actionable performance dashboards
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Updated and standardized process and quality documentation
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Fact-based root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
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Measurable improvements in quality, productivity, and process stability
Qualifications
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related field or 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or industrial engineering roles.
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Strong data analysis skills (Excel, charts, basic statistical analysis).
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Practical knowledge of:
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Control Plans
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PFMEA
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Root cause analysis tools
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Industrial engineering fundamentals
Preferred
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Experience in assembly processes or building products.
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Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
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Experience performing time studies and process mapping.
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Exposure to ERP, MES, or data collection systems.
Core Competencies
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Analytical and detail-oriented
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Strong problem-solving skills
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Clear written and visual communication
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Organized and structured approach to documentation
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Ability to work on the shop floor and with production teams
Salary Range: 72,000 – 78,000
