Industrial Engineer – Operations Research

MiTek

Industrial Engineer developing decision-support algorithms for modular construction projects at MiTek. Leveraging industrial engineering principles to transform the construction industry through data-driven approaches.

Posted 4/3/2026full-timeChesterfield • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

NumpyPandasPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and maintain decision-support algorithms and analytical models used across the distributed construction platform (e.g., inventory optimization, line balancing, labor planning, capacity planning, and logistics design)
Execute and adapt decision-support models for new volumetric construction projects, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and relevance to project-specific assumptions
Update, refine, and enhance optimization, simulation, heuristic, and meta-heuristic algorithms based on new data, business learnings, operational feedback, and changing constraints
Partner closely with the Sr. Manager, Decision Support to translate strategic intent into executable, scalable analytical solutions
Collaborate with technology and data engineering teams to support deployment, versioning, documentation, and maintainability of decision-support tools
Prepare simulation models, scenarios, and what-if analyses to evaluate tradeoffs and support informed decision-making
Reconcile model assumptions and outputs with actual operational performance; identify gaps and improvement opportunities
Prepare clear, concise outputs (models, summaries, and visualizations) for internal stakeholders and leadership reviews
Maintain and update documentation of algorithms, assumptions, inputs, and outputs to ensure accuracy, transparency and repeatability
Conduct ad hoc analyses in support of innovation pilots, new concepts, and operational problem-solving

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics or closely related field required
3-6 years or relevant experience applying quantitative models in operations, supply chain, logistics, or applied research environments required
Proficiency in Python, including experience with Pandas, NumPy, optimization solver APIs (e.g. Gurobi), and data visualization libraries required
Hands-on experience building and applying linear, integer, mixed‑integer, and nonlinear optimization models required
Hands‑on experience with heuristics and/or meta‑heuristics (e.g., rule‑based heuristics, genetic algorithms, simulated annealing, tabu search, or related techniques) required
Working knowledge of SQL and experience querying, validating, and reconciling structured datasets required
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for modeling, analysis, and executive-ready communication required
PhD coursework or research experience is a plus
Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire, Qlik) to communicate analytical insights effectively preferred
Experience with discrete-event agent-based simulation frameworks is strongly preferred
Experience applying AI assisted analytics—including predictive modeling, statistical analysis, and rule based or automated pattern detection techniques—to support data collection, data validation, prediction, and analytical workflow automation and optimization in decision support or operations contexts; machine learning experience is a plus
Familiarity with Dash or building interactive analytical applications is a plus
Familiarity with modern analytics and data science concepts, including model lifecycle management and continuous improvement is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
Performance/Incentive bonuses
Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonPandasNumPyoptimization solver APIsGurobilinear optimizationinteger optimizationmixed-integer optimizationnonlinear optimizationheuristics

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingattention to detailadaptabilitystrategic thinkingdocumentationpresentation skillsstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Master's degree in Industrial EngineeringMaster's degree in Operations ResearchMaster's degree in Applied Mathematics