Industrial Engineer III

Nomad Global Communication Solutions • Columbia Falls, MT • 1d ago

This position requires that you must be a US Citizen for consideration and meet all Federal Contractor employee requirements. Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position.

Position: Industrial Engineer III

Division : Innovative Solutions Group (ISG)

Department : Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering

Status : Full-Time

Nomad GCS is currently seeking a Level III Industrial Engineer. Please note the Level III Expectation in red below.

Overview: Nomad Global Communication Solutions (Nomad GCS) is a leading provider of communication and response products serving a wide variety of customers. Our purpose is to be the solution when every minute matters. We seek a candidate that is self-inspired to learn and demonstrates a high degree of customer service while positively contributing to our team.

The Industrial Engineers (IEs) at Nomad GCS are responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing scalable production systems that support Nomad's primary vehicle/product assembly operations. This includes the development of main vehicle assembly lines, creation of feeder cells that support those lines, and the continuous improvement of material flow, labor utilization, and production efficiency. IEs focus on system-level production architecture - ensuring that the right work happens at the right station, at the right time, with the right resources. Being able to learn on-the-fly is required. All solutions must adhere to or exceed Nomad's standards of safety, efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Career Growth: Advancement is based on measurable improvements to throughput, cost, scalability, and production stability. Industrial Engineers progress through five levels based on demonstrated capability in:

Assembly line design

Feeder cell integration

Capacity modeling

Production flow architecture

Lean implementation

Leadership and organizational impact

Organizational Structure:

Nomad Engineering is organized into Teams and Disciplines within the Innovative Solutions Division.

Teams:

Team 1 - Standards and Modularity: Builds and maintains engineering standards, modules, templates, and rules enabling repeatability and scale.

Team 2 - Design: Executes project-level engineering using established standards and less complex custom configurations.

Team 3 - Advanced: Develops novel systems and resolves first-of-kind engineering challenges.

Team 4 - Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering: Ensures manufacturability, safety, engineering intent, efficiency, and continuous improvement throughout Production.

Disciplines:

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

IT Engineering

Human Factors Engineering

Software Engineering

Manufacturing (MFE) & Industrial Engineering (IE) (where this role is located)

Industrial Engineers operate primarily within Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering (Team 4), collaborating closely with:

ISG - Standards & Modularity (Team 1)

Production Leadership

Supply Chain

Quality Assurance

Program Management

Team 4 contains both IEs and MFEs. These roles are differentiated in that the IEs are to focus on how we build it efficiently and at scale, whereas the MFEs are to focus on how we build the product correctly and repeatably.

Basic Knowledge Desired - All Levels:

Industrial engineering principles (time studies, work measurement, line balancing, takt time analysis) .

Lean manufacturing tools (VSM, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, standard work) .

Facility layout and material flow optimization .

Capacity planning and production modeling .

ERP/MRP systems .

Data analysis (Excel required, others encouraged) .

Production economics and cost analysis .

Understanding of fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly processes .

Strong cross-functional communication skills .

Demonstrated alignment with Nomad Core Values .

Core Responsibilities - All Levels:

Design and implement scalable vehicle/product assembly lines .

Develop feeder cells to support main line flow .

Perform line balancing based on takt time and demand forecasts .

Conduct time studies and labor utilization analysis .

Assist in developing standard work documentation .

Optimize material presentation and flow to point-of-use .

Analyze and improve production capacity constraints .

Support layout redesigns to improve throughput and safety .

Drive continuous improvement initiatives .

Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks .

Support new product introductions with line integration planning .

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to ensure manufacturable designs .

Travel as needed .

Perform additional duties as assigned .

Level Expectations:

Industrial Engineer

l - Entry / Developing

Assist in time studies and line balance analysis .

Participate in layout planning and workstation design .

Learn takt-based production planning .

Support feeder cell documentation and setup .

Exposure to multiple vehicle full-build cycles (at least 5) .

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field OR 0-2 years ' experience .

Primary Focus: Learning production flow fundamentals

Progression Signal: Accurately collects and analyzes production data and supports measurable improvements

Industrial Engineer

ll - Independent Contributor

Independently conduct time studies and labor analysis .

Develop line balancing models based on takt time .

Design and optimize feeder cells supporting main assembly line .

Create and maintain documentation for Line/Flow functions .

Support capacity planning for mid-term production forecasts .

2-5 years industrial/manufacturing engineering experience

Primary Focus: Reliable line optimization and execution

Progression Signal: Improves line efficiency, reduces imbalance, and supports stable throughput

Industrial Engineer lll - Advanced / System-Level

Lead development of full vehicle assembly lines .

Architect feeder cell integration strategy .

Perform facility layout redesigns to improve flow .

Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks .

Develop scalable production models supporting growth .

Conduct cost-per-unit analysis and labor optimization modeling .

Mentor Level l - ll IEs .

5-8 years industrial/manufacturing engineering experience

Primary Focus: System-level production architecture

Progression Signal: Designs lines that run predictably at planned takt with reduced disruption

Industrial Engineer

l V - Senior / Technical Lead

Own production flow strategy across multiple vehicle platforms .

Define standard methodology for line and feeder cell design .

Lead capacity expansion initiatives .

Drive automation feasibility analysis .

Influence facility layout planning and capital investment decisions .

Develop enterprise-level standard work systems .

Coach and mentor industrial engineering team .

8-12+ years industrial engineering leadership experience .

Primary Focus: Platform-level scalability and architecture

Progression Signal: Delivers sustainable throughput improvements across departments

Industrial Engineer V - Principal / Strategic Leader

Define long-term production system architecture .

Develop scalable line strategies for multi-year growth .

Lead enterprise-wide Lean transformation initiatives .

Drive automation, modular production, and digital manufacturing adoption .

Translate business demand forecasts into facility and staffing strategies .

Influence capital allocation and expansion strategy .

Mentor senior leaders and engineers .

12+ years organizational-level industrial engineering leadership .

Primary Focus: Enterprise-level production strategy

Progression Signal: Shapes how Nomad builds at scale

Basic Knowledge Progression:

Level l : Foundational time studies and standard work

Level ll : Line balancing and feeder cell execution

Level lll : System-level flow and bottleneck elimination

Level l V: Platform-level scalability and capital planning

Level V: Enterprise-level production strategy and growth architecture

Visual Progression Ladder:

Level

Scope

Authority

Impact

I

Workstation-Level

Learns IE fundamentals

Improves task consistency

II

Line Segment-Level

Independent analysis

Improves takt alignment

III

Full Line-Level

System architect

Eliminates bottlenecks

IV

Multi-Line / Platform-Level

Technical leader

Scales production

V

Enterprise-Level

Strategic authority

Shapes production growth

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand and sit for extended periods

Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Manual dexterity to operate office and manufacturing equipment

Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Ability to speak and hear

V ision re quirements include close and distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Ability to work in office, shop, and vehicle environments as needed

Ability to work safely around energized systems when required

Must be able to travel as needed on occasion

Working Environment:

Combination of office, production floor, vehicle-based, and exterior environments

Exposure to manufacturing noise, electrical equipment, and testing environments

PPE required when entering production or testing areas

Exposure to household and commercial chemicals

Everyday workwear must be business casual/smart casual, appropriate for the office environment, including when traveling and working off-site

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering or related field - ABET accredited preferred

Equivalent education and experience may be considered

Experience with production system design

Experience conducting time studies and line balancing

Proficiency in software for modeling (mathematical and physical) as required for this position

Experience with ERP/MRP systems

Valid driver's license in good standing

Nomad GCS is an equal opportunity employer, (EOE,) and voluntarily follows affirmative action guidelines. As an equal opportunity employer, Nomad GCS does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Department

87-Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

$82,800 - $114,900 salary DOE w/benefits

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