Staff Industrial Engineer

Flex · California

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Level: Senior
Team: Industrial
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 6+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A senior industrial role at Flex (industrial) in California.

They ask for: 6+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Time studies, Plant layout, Capacity planning

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Industrial Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $127k–$190k.

Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 38 industrial engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 37 other live industrial postings in California.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (6+ vs 7+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ New product launch 55%
✓ Lean 53%
✓ Root cause 45%
✓ Six Sigma 42%
Supplier quality 37%
MES 34%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Plant layout, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

1
Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Flex
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Staff Industrial Engineer in Milpitas, California.

This role is responsible for leading advanced industrial engineering initiatives focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, improving operational efficiency, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement across production operations.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

✓Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Engineering, or a related field.
✓Typically requires 6+ years of industrial engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in electronics or high-tech industries.
✓Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, time studies, labor modeling, capacity planning, and process optimization.
✓Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and high-volume manufacturing operations.
✓Proficiency with data analysis tools, manufacturing systems, and engineering methodologies.
✓Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and leadership skills.

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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

What a typical day looks like

•Lead industrial engineering projects to improve productivity, capacity utilization, and manufacturing performance.
•Develop and implement labor standards, line balancing, capacity models, and workflow optimization strategies.
•Analyze manufacturing processes, facility layouts, and production data to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
•Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Program Management teams to support NPI and production ramp activities.
•Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and waste elimination.
•Design and optimize production layouts, material flow processes, and workstation configurations to maximize throughput.
•Utilize industrial engineering tools and methodologies to evaluate labor requirements, cycle times, and production capacity.
•Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and analytical reports to support operational decision-making.
•Lead root cause analysis activities and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
•Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on complex manufacturing and process improvement projects.
•Simulation of process and creation of productions ramp up plans.
•Taking part in new customer and products quoting.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide

•Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
•Life Insurance
•Short-term and Long-term Disability
•Matching 401(k) Contributions
•Vacation and Paid Sick Time
•Tuition Reimbursement