Industrial Engineer - Npd

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The Industrial Engineer - NPD is responsible for development & industrialization activities required for the New Product Development (NPD) organization. This role is heavily involved in the industrialization aspects of the NPD cycle and requires documentation creation, product qualification, data analysis, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Location
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Onsite in our Katy, TX facility.

Notice
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This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). You must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted Asylee status in the U.S., or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

• Provide inputs within the gate process for the proper industrialization of all new products
• Assist with product qualification efforts
• Create process development documentation and manufacturing instructions
• Assist with creation of PFMEAs
• Support tooling design activities
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Assembly (DFA) initiatives within the NPD cycle
• Drive results through collaboration, influence, and direct reporting relationships
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and peers
• Interact and/or negotiate effectively with external and internal individuals
• Actively drive self‑improvement related to training, coaching, and mentorship from others
• Utilize lean methodologies to drive business initiatives
• Collaborate with vendors to provide solutions and resolve technical queries

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel
• Ability to interpret complex data and present actionable insights
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies
• Ability to deliver quality results with minimal oversight and direction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with others of diverse backgrounds
• Willingness to shift priorities as business pressures demand

• Experience with new product development
• Experience with in the subsea Oil & Gas industry
• Experience with underwater fiber optic and electrical connector cable assemblies
• Familiarity with 3D CAD/CAE software (Solid Works and Creo Preferred)

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing