Industrial Engineering & Factory Optimization Consultant

<strong>Job Requirements </strong><br><p>At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering & Factory Optimization Consultant to improve operational efficiency, capacity utilization, and engineering productivity across high-precision semiconductor equipment assembly, integration, calibration, and test operations.</p><p>The role will evaluate factory workflows, identify operational bottlenecks, optimize factory layout and resource utilization, and develop practical recommendations to improve throughput, quality, and capital efficiency before additional facility expansion is required.</p><p>The ideal candidate combines strong industrial engineering principles with experience in semiconductor equipment, cleanroom operations, and precision electromechanical systems.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><strong>Process Optimization: </strong>Drive Lean and continuous improvement projects to improve key operational metrics, efficiency, and safety</p><p><strong>Automation Management: </strong>Oversee and integrate automated warehouse technologies like AGV (Automated Guided Vehicles), AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robots), and ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems)</p><p><strong>Facility Design: </strong>Create and map out the layout of facilities and material flow systems to minimize production bottlenecks</p><p><strong>Safety & Ergonomics: </strong>Conduct routine ergonomics assessments and implement facility safety improvements</p><p><strong>Documentation & Training: </strong>Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), project documentation, and training materials for new equipment and processes</p><p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration: </strong>Partner with the supply chain, purchasing, and design teams to source and redesign packaging/crates and reduce costs</p><p>·      Assess factory workflow, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency</p><p>·      Analyze material flow, workstation layout, and resource utilization</p><p>·      Identify bottlenecks across assembly, integration, calibration, qualification, and test operations</p><p>·      Recommend improvements to factory layout, workflow, and operational efficiency</p><p>·      Optimize utilization of factory assets, cleanroom space, and engineering resources</p><p style="text-align: center;">· </p><p><strong>Capacity Planning & Operations</strong></p><p>·      Evaluate factory capacity against future business demand</p><p>·      Develop capacity models and factory expansion scenarios</p><p>·      Improve utilization of technicians, equipment, cleanroom space, and critical resources</p><p>·      Support long-term factory planning and operational scalability</p><p> </p><p>We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.</p><p> </p><p>We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.</p><br><br><strong>Work Experience </strong><br><p><strong>Desired Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Required</strong></p><p>·      BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline</p><p>·      10+ years in semiconductor equipment or other high-precision engineering industries</p><p>·      Familiarity with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), RFID/barcode systems, and packaging systems</p><p>·      Strong experience in industrial engineering, factory optimization, and operational excellence</p><p>·      Experience leading Lean and continuous improvement initiatives</p><p>·      Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</p><p style="text-align: center;">· </p><p><strong>Preferred Experience</strong></p><p>·      Semiconductor equipment industry</p><p>·      High-precision electromechanical assembly</p><p>·      Cleanroom operations</p><p>·      Optical, metrology, or precision instrumentation systems</p><p>·      Factory expansion and capacity planning</p><p>·      Calibration, integration, and qualification operations</p><p>·      New Product Introduction (NPI)</p><p>·      Digital factory initiatives</p><p>·      Factory simulation and operational modeling</p><p><strong>Technical Competencies</strong></p><p>·      Industrial Engineering</p><p>·      Factory Layout & Workflow Optimization</p><p>·      Capacity Planning</p><p>·      Value Stream Mapping</p><p>·      Lean Operations</p><p>·      Time & Motion Studies</p><p>·      Operational Excellence</p><p>·      Factory KPI Analysis</p><p>·      Root Cause Analysis</p><p>·      Discrete Event Simulation (FlexSim, AnyLogic, Arena, or equivalent)</p><br><br>