[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Intuitive jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Intuitive · Sunnyvale, CA # Manager, Industrial Engineering Sunnyvale, CA, United States Full-time Manager or lead Operations Listed on Intuitive’s official careers site. Posted September 3, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000147350892-manager-industrial-engineering) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Intuitive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/) / Manager, Industrial Engineering ## Job description ### Primary Function of Position Manager Industrial Engineering The position is responsible for driving medium to large scale process improvements within manufacturing, leading manufacturing ramp up and delivering improvements in process, product manufacturability and ease of assembly. The position will function as a technical, functional and projects lead. The functional tools and areas within scope of this role are: New Product Introduction including design for assembly & serviceability, manufacturing line development, lean manufacturing, metrics, capacity planning and manufacturing line and floor design and six sigma. ### Roles & Responsibilities Functional management of the IE team, supporting manufacturing. Will be responsible for overall team management and performance. Understand production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods and activities in manufacturing. Cross functionally plan and lead Industrial Engineering projects for manufacturing cells/lines to improve throughput, efficiency and quality metrics Ability to motivate and project manage direct reports and cross functional teams on projects from inception to closure. - Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks and drive cost effective initiatives focused on yield improvement and capacity enhancement Practical knowledge of quarterly Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes and determining capacity requirement to execute build plan - Provide product and process - Design for “X” (Assembly, Manufacturability, Serviceability, Reparability, etc.) input to enhance Operational processes downstream from design. Analyze and provide solutions for labor cost reduction through process improvements and cost/benefit analysis. Be responsible for the design, collaboration and execution of the layout of the manufacturing building(s) as well as overall process and product flow Lead a team to maintain work standards using time studies across all operational processes. Creates effective team environment. Is seen as mentor. Influences and models best leadership, where others "follow" and are not "managed" ## Qualifications ### Skills, Experience, Education, & Training Requirements: Minimum BS degree in an engineering discipline (i.e. IE, EE, ME) Minimum 6+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment Strong communication skills to interface with employees at all levels of the organization. Group presentation skills required Possesses superior multi-tasking skills and the ability to lead a team to meet concurrent project deadlines Well versed with data systems (SAP, SAP HANA, Snowflake, and O9) and data manipulation and reporting packages (Tableau, Excel) Track record of being able to drive process and cultural change Minimal travel required (estimate 0-5%) ### Preferred - Minimum - 2+ years managing technical personnel or leading project teams - Ability to overcome obstacles to drive change and resolve problems Working understanding of GMP and GDP practices and requirements - Knowledge of cleanroom practices and policies Facility design and construction management experienced ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 3, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 47 days - Location: Sunnyvale, CA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Intuitive’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Intuitive/744000147350892-manager-industrial-engineering) ## More jobs at Intuitive ### [Corporate Development Senior Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/cb6e986eb9e6e1f664fe/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Future Opportunity -- Senior Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/1003ea65dc05b01549bb/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Industrial Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/144b4dc55f5fac785503/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ### [Manager, Human Factors](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intuitive/jobs/d07ddeca20b0b6fbf76b/) Sunnyvale, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Industrial Engineering - Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/5ecce27f898e5269688c/) Lockheed Martin · Troy, AL ### [Industrial Engineering Sr Mgr - L6](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/164796d77b654d443427/) Lockheed Martin · Stratford, CT ### [Industrial Engineering Intern, Summer 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/63f723a4ee5d7a711439/) BAE Systems · Westminster, Colorado, United States ### [Industrial Services Industrial Sewer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fastenal/jobs/3f0a9cde9ff94f8d0d3c/) Fastenal · Indianapolis, IN ### [Industrial Design Engineer, Worldwide Engineering & Innovation's (WWEI) Design Engineering team](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/e1195e418a71aff6df12/) Amazon · US, CA, Hesperia [Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA](/locations/us/ca/sunnyvale/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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