Industrial Engineer I in Houston, Texas at Piping Technology & Products Inc

Position Title: Industrial Engineer I

Department: US Bellows

Reports To: US Bellows Operations Manager

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Day shift / Monday–Friday, etc.

Sponsorships Not Available

We are seeking a motivated Industrial Engineer I to join our operations team. In this role, you will work closely with the production and planning departments to improve on-time delivery performance through data-driven decision-making and process optimization using tools like JPI scheduling software. You will be responsible for collecting and analyzing shop floor data, conducting time studies, mapping workflows, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain fundamentals, and Lean/Six Sigma principles, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This is a hands-on role that requires collaboration across departments and adaptability in a fast-paced production environment. Planning & scheduling experience is a MUST.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, production, and IT departments to support seamless data integration for production planning and analysis.
• Collaborate closely with the production and planning teams to improve on-time delivery performance by leveraging the JPI system for scheduling analysis and process optimization.
• Collect and document time and quantity data daily from both critical and non-critical shop floor processes to support real-time operational insights.
• Conduct time studies to compare and evaluate differences between auto-generated and manual scheduling methods.
• Gain a thorough understanding of shop floor workflows to identify opportunities for improvement and process standardization.
• Work effectively within cross-functional teams to drive data-informed decisions across production and planning activities.
• Track, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and areas for continuous improvement.
• Perform time and motion studies to assess task efficiency and recommend workflow improvements.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of basic supply chain and manufacturing operations concepts.
• Break down complex problems and evaluate viable alternatives to recommend effective solutions.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and documentation to communicate findings and suggestions to team members and management.
• Collaborate proactively with operators, supervisors, and engineers to ensure smooth implementation of improvements.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain operations and production scheduling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools (e.g. Power BI, or equivalent)
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move materials as needed

• This is a full-time, in-person position located at: 3701 Holmes Rd, Houston, TX 77051
• Varying Environmental Conditions – Heat, Rain, Cold, Plant Environment
• Long hours standing, walking, sitting.
• High stress environment. A very busy manufacturing shop.