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Job Title: Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer (Manufacturing Systems & Modeling)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)

Positions: 2

Required Skills:

1. Greenfield or brownfield project experience (good to have)
2. Equipment planning
3. Capacity planning
4. Labour planning
5. CAPEX management (good to have)
6. Supplier validation
7. Capital investments ROI, IRR, NPV, and cost-benefit analysis
8. Design and maintain OEE models
9. Support factory ramp-up, installation, and operational readiness through model validation and performance tracking
10. Material planning
11. PFMEA
12. Lean Manufacturing
13. Six Sigma
14. Layout planning (good to have)
15. Simulation tools experience (not mandatory)
16. Strong expertise in Excel
17. Knowledge of AI-driven tools (good to have)

JD:

The Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer will lead the development and application of advanced analytical models to drive manufacturing efficiency, capacity planning, and cost
optimization.

This role is responsible for building and managing integrated IE models that connect capacity, labor, material flow, PFEP, and cost (COGS) to enable data-driven decisionmaking across factory and site operations.

The ideal candidate will combine strong industrial engineering fundamentals with advanced analytics, simulation, business case development, and AI-driven systems to support large-scale manufacturing environments.

Role Overview:

The Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer will lead the development and application of advanced analytical models to drive manufacturing efficiency, capacity planning, and cost optimization.

This role is responsible for building and managing integrated IE models that connect capacity, labor, material flow, PFEP, and cost (COGS) to enable data-driven decision making across factory and site operations. The ideal candidate will combine strong industrial engineering fundamentals with advanced analytics, simulation, business case development, and AI-driven systems to support large-scale manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and own integrated IE models that connect capacity, labor, material flow, PFEP, and cost (COGS) to support factory planning and operations

Build and maintain capacity models (target vs. forecast vs. gated capacity), incorporating cycle time, OEE, yield losses, and bottleneck analysis

Develop labor models to optimize headcount, utilization, and labor cost (LOH) across production systems

Create and evaluate business cases for capital investments, including ROI, IRR, NPV, and cost benefit analysis

Lead COGS modeling, including labor, overhead, scrap, and process-driven cost components

Develop and track scrap and yield models, quantifying cost impact and identifying improvement opportunities

Design and maintain OEE models (availability, performance, quality) to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement

Perform buffer and WIP analysis to optimize inline and interline storage, reduce bottlenecks, and stabilize production flow

Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and value stream maps to represent manufacturing systems and identify inefficiencies

Integrate PFEP (Plan for Every Part) data into models to optimize material flow, storage, and line-side delivery strategies

Support factory layout, site planning, and material flow decisions through data-driven insights and modeling

Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity studies to evaluate production strategies and capacity expansion plans

Utilize and/or develop factory simulation models (e.g., FlexSim, AnyLogic, Simio) to analyze throughput, bottlenecks, and system performance

Support factory ramp-up, installation, and operational readiness through model validation and performance tracking

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance,

Engineering) to align models with real-world constraints and business needs

Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, executive-level insights and recommendations

Collaborate with MES and Controls teams to integrate shop-floor data with IE models, ensuring accurate OEE measurement and enabling real-time, scalable dashboards for operational visibility and executive decision-making

AI & Data Systems

Introduce and implement AI-driven tools and platforms to enhance industrial engineering analytics and decision-making

Design and manage scalable data models and data architecture for IE, capacity, labor, PFEP,and cost analytics

Develop standardized systems, frameworks, and governance for data modeling, analytics, and reporting

Automate data collection, validation, and reporting pipelines using AI and advanced analytics tools

Enable predictive analytics and intelligent decision-making for capacity, throughput, and cost optimization

Establish best practices for data quality, model standardization, and system integration across the organization

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field 7+ years of experience in industrial engineering analytics, manufacturing modeling, or operations analysis

Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, capacity planning, and industrial engineering principles

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building end-to-end IE models integrating capacity, labor, cost, PFEP, and material flow

Proficiency in capacity modeling, OEE analysis, cycle time studies, and line balancing

Hands-on experience with PFEP, material flow optimization, and warehouse integration

Experience with factory simulation tools (e.g., FlexSim, AnyLogic, Simio)

Strong experience in business case development (ROI, IRR, NPV)

Knowledge of COGS modeling, cost structures, and financial impact analysis

Experience with data analysis tools (Excel advanced modeling, Python, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, or similar)

Familiarity with AI/ML applications in manufacturing analytics (preferred)

Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset

Ability to build scalable models and analytics systems that support both tactical and strategic decisions

Strong communication skills to translate complex data into actionable insights

Ability to work across cross-functional teams and influence decision-making

Attention to detail with a systems-level understanding of manufacturing operations

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment