Principal Industrial Engineer

Formfactor

Principal Industrial Engineer driving operational excellence through data analysis and Lean methodologies at FormFactor. Focused on service process improvements, capacity optimization, with moderate travel.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeBeaverton • Oregon, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $94,100 - $123,480 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and IE methodologies to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency.
Develop capacity models to determine tooling, equipment, and headcount requirements aligned with demand forecasts.
Analyze workflows and process cycles to identify bottlenecks, reduce wait times, and improve turnaround performance.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address operational inefficiencies.
Drive data-informed decision-making through collection, analysis, and visualization of operational metrics.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Service, Operations, Engineering) to implement scalable process improvements.
Manage and execute projects from concept through completion, ensuring timelines and business objectives are met.
Support standard work development and documentation to sustain process improvements.
Provide on-site support on the production floor to observe processes and validate improvement opportunities.
Travel to other Service sites (approximately 10–25%) to support multi-site alignment and improvement initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (Master’s) in Industrial Engineering or related field
Experience working in a Service and Repair environment
Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing or test processes
Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau)
Knowledge of ERP or MES systems
Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability coverage
401(k) with company match
employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
paid time off
quarterly profit-sharing bonuses
flexible spending or savings accounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

Lean principlesIndustrial Engineering methodologiescapacity modelingroot cause analysisdata analysisprocess improvementworkflow analysiscorrective actionspreventive actionsproject management

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationdata-informed decision-makingproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillsobservational skillsanalytical thinkingtime managementadaptabilityleadership

Certifications

Lean certificationSix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Beltcontinuous improvement certification