Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Technician – Industrial Engineering Specialist
Dekko · Fort Wayne, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Dekko (industrial) in Fort Wayne, IN. Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, Time studies
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $81k–$101k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 10 industrial engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live industrial postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 70%
- ✓ Time studies 50%
- ✓ Kaizen 40%
- ✓ Capacity planning 40%
- ✓ Six Sigma 30%
- ✓ Value stream mapping 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from DekkoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Technician – Industrial Engineering Specialist
Position overview: The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Technician – Industrial Engineering Specialist plays a key role in driving efficiency, productivity, and process optimization across manufacturing operations. This role supports the development and implementation of industrial engineering methods, time studies, line balancing, and process flow improvements that enable high-quality, cost-effective production. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of industrial engineering principles with hands-on shop-floor experience to bridge the gap between engineering strategy and operational execution.
What you’ll do
- •Conduct time studies, work measurement, and capacity analyses to establish labor standards and optimize productivity.
- •Support line balancing and workstation design to maximize efficiency and ergonomics.
- •Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, value stream maps, and layout planning for manufacturing areas.
- •Assist in the implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, and waste elimination.
- •Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- •Partner with engineering and operations to improve workflow, material handling, and process standardization.
- •Create and update work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and visual management tools.
- •Participate in capacity planning, equipment utilization analysis, and throughput optimization.
- •Support cost-reduction projects through process redesign, labor optimization, and material flow improvements.
- •Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and ergonomic standards in all industrial engineering activities.
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What you’ll need
- •Associate’s degree in Industrial Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- •3+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process optimization.
- •Experience with time studies, line balancing, and workflow analysis in a manufacturing environment.
Technical Skills
- •Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
- •Proficiency with CAD software, process simulation tools, and industrial engineering analysis methods.
- •Strong skills in Excel, data analysis, and production reporting systems.
- •Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling.
Soft Skills
- •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- •Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering, operations, and quality teams.
- •Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- •Organized and proactive, capable of managing multiple improvement initiatives.
Bonus if you have
- •Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, or Industrial Engineering methodologies.
- •Experience in aerospace, automotive, electronics, or specialty manufacturing industries.
- •Background in ergonomics, workplace design, and safety optimization.
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