Senior Industrial Engineer

As a Senior Industrial Engineer at Boston Dynamics, you will spearhead the creation and continuous improvement of production concepts and layouts. This includes but is not limited to line design, facility layout, large scale installed equipment, and capacity and labor cost modeling. As part of the Production Technology and Industrial Engineering team, every day you will work closely with cross-functional teams to lead initiatives to improve production processes, reduce waste, and increase overall efficiency. You will be a self-starter who can maintain focus on the big picture while managing the huge number of small details to drive consensus on a day-to-day basis and foster effective collaboration. To thrive in this role, you must have experience in and be excited by fast-paced New Product Introduction environments and be highly motivated to drive changes and quality at all costs. If you are looking to work amongst colleagues who are collaborative, mission-driven, values-focused, and looking to have a positive impact on the world of robotics, come and join us!

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now, we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications, logistics, and warehouses.

Day-to-day activities:

• Capture and analyze production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Develop and implement strategies to improve production KPIs and enhance overall safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.

• Develop and maintain capacity models to predict production output, identify bottlenecks, and develop solutions.

• Own the plant layout and design optimal flow of material and information.

• Support planning, control, and optimization of production processes and systems.

• Interface with the manufacturing engineering team and manage the plant’s technological roadmap, based on future state VSM and layout planning.

• Develop and manage the industrial project timeline to ensure timely task completion.

• Improve workflow by studying process flow charts, recommending modifications, and developing new procedures.

• Conduct line balancing according to established takt time.

• Perform time studies to establish manufacturing labor standards.

• Collaborate with IT for data visualization (e.g., Tableau) and production floor dashboards.

• Coach, drive, and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools across operational processes.

• Develop plant competency in a wide range of Industrial Engineering methods and Lean tools.

• Develop material transfer and storage strategies to maximize space use and ensure efficient pick and delivery of materials.

Desired skills:

• BS or higher in an engineering technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Physics, etc.) or equivalent work experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a product manufacturing environment

• Minimum 5 years of experience in lean manufacturing principles, process redesign, value stream maps, time studies, standardized work, material & information flows, leveled production and pull systems.

• Ability to work in an ambiguous environment with rapid development cycles while prioritizing and managing multiple responsibilities.

• Experience with CAD systems like AutoCAD, CATIA or equivalent.

• Results orientation with a focus on delivering sustainable results.

• Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and leverage lean to drive improvement.

• Strong influence skills to inform, convince, and persuade others.

• Impactful communication skills from the shop floor to the boardroom.

Nice to haves:

• Hands-on experience with early-stage products, particularly in robotics for the logistics industry.

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification 

• Transparent in sharing critical information, speaking with candor, and contributing constructively.

• Focused, quick learner who strategically prioritizes work and is committed.

• Leadership abilities, including communication, decision-making, and collaboration.

• Collaborative team orientation with the ability to know when to lead and when to follow.

• Broad technical background and understanding of electro-mechanical systems.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

Boston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.

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