06 - Associate Engineer, Industrial Engineering

Req ID: 135362 
Region: Americas 
Country: USA 
State/Province: Texas 
City:  Richardson 

Summary

We are seeking an Associate Industrial Engineer to drive operational excellence across our construction projects. This role is designed for a process-oriented professional who can apply industrial engineering discipline—specifically continuous improvement and lean methodologies—to the dynamic environment of construction management. You will be responsible for bridge-building between high-level strategy and on-site execution, ensuring our projects are delivered with maximum efficiency and minimal waste.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Process Optimization: Conduct time studies and workflow analyses to identify bottlenecks in construction cycles and material procurement.

• Lean Construction Leadership: Implement and maintain Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping to optimize site performance.

• Productivity Tracking: Develop and manage KPIs to monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, and material waste, providing actionable insights to leadership.

• Site Logistics & Planning: Design optimized site layouts and material staging plans to reduce double-handling and improve safety.

• Standardization & Quality: Draft and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure "best practice" consistency across multiple job sites.

• Change Management: Work directly with field supervisors and subcontractors to encourage the adoption of new, more efficient working methods.

• Post-Project Analysis: Lead "Lesson Learned" sessions to capture data and refine processes for future project bids and executions.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Data Visualization (Tableau, PowerBI, or advanced Excel).

• • Functional knowledge of AutoCAD or BIM/Revit.

  • Experience with project scheduling software (Procore, MS Project, or Primavera P6).

• Strategic Problem Solving: You don't just put out fires; you figure out why the fire started and redesign the system to prevent it.
• Professional Communication: Ability to translate technical IE data into plain language for field crews and stakeholders alike.
• Field-Ready Mindset: Comfortable spending significant time on active construction sites and engaging directly with the trades.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment. (Strong internship experience in Lean environments will be considered). 

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline. or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications: Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles (Green Belt preferred) or CM-Lean (Lean Construction) credentials.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

Notes: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
 

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veter