Industrial Engineer

Location:

Lakeland, FL, US, 33815

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities.

Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit

As an Industrial Engineer you'll play a critical role in optimizing production processes for our high‑volume, high‑security manufacturing of instant scratch‑off lottery tickets. This position focuses on improving operational efficiency, ensuring consistent product quality, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across our printing, finishing, packaging, and distribution workflows. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capability, Lean mindset, and a passion for process optimization in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Analyze current production processes across printing, coating, finishing, and packaging to identify opportunities for increased throughput, reduced waste, and optimized labor utilization.
• Design and implement engineered labor standards and production workflows.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and line balancing to support operational planning.

• Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen activities to drive measurable performance gains.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for production bottlenecks or recurring issues.

• Use manufacturing data (OEE, scrap, downtime, cycle time, etc.) to diagnose performance trends and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop dashboards and reporting tools that improve decision‑making.
• Support forecasting, capacity planning, and layout optimization.

• Partner with Quality teams to ensure processes meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards specific to secure lottery product manufacturing.
• Recommend improvements to maintain product integrity, print quality, and security protocols.
• Assist with ergonomic assessments, safety audits, and risk reduction initiatives.

• Lead small‑to‑medium capital and process improvement projects, including equipment upgrades, new technology integration, and workflow redesign.
• Work with vendors, maintenance, and operations to support equipment trials and commissioning.
• Provide engineering support during new product introductions (NPIs).

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (printing, CPG, packaging, or similar preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, statistical analysis, and process modeling.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with time studies, workflow analysis, and industrial engineering tools.

• Experience in high‑speed printing, converting, or packaging operations.
• Familiarity with secure or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with CAD tools for layout design (AutoCAD, Solid Works, or similar).
• Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or other analytics platforms.

• Problem‑solving and critical thinking
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Commitment to quality and security

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