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Black Rock Solutions INC

Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer (Manufacturing Systems & Modeling)

Contract · In Office · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA)

Posted Aug 4, 2026

  • Title: Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer (Manufacturing Systems & Modeling)
  • Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)
  • Interview: Video
  • Key Skills:
  • Greenfield or brownfield project experience (good to have)
  • Equipment planning
  • Capacity planning
  • Labour planning
  • CAPEX management (good to have)
  • Supplier validation
  • Capital investments – ROI, IRR, NPV, and cost-benefit analysis
  • Design and maintain OEE models
  • Support factory ramp-up, installation, and operational readiness through model validation and performance tracking
  • Material planning
  • PFMEA
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • Layout planning (good to have)
  • Simulation tools experience (not mandatory)
  • Strong expertise in Excel
  • Knowledge of AI-driven tools (good to have)
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and own integrated IE models that connect capacity, labor, material flow, PFEP, and cost (COGS) to support factory planning and operations
  • Build and maintain capacity models (target vs. forecast vs. gated capacity), incorporating cycle time, OEE, yield losses, and bottleneck analysis
  • Develop labor models to optimize headcount, utilization, and labor cost (LOH) across production systems
  • Create and evaluate business cases for capital investments, including ROI, IRR, NPV, and cost benefit analysis
  • Lead COGS modeling, including labor, overhead, scrap, and process-driven cost components
  • Develop and track scrap and yield models, quantifying cost impact and identifying improvement opportunities
  • Design and maintain OEE models (availability, performance, quality) to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement
  • Perform buffer and WIP analysis to optimize inline and interline storage, reduce bottlenecks, and stabilize production flow
  • Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and value stream maps to represent manufacturing systems and identify inefficiencies
  • Integrate PFEP (Plan for Every Part) data into models to optimize material flow, storage, and line-side delivery strategies
  • Support factory layout, site planning, and material flow decisions through data-driven insights and modeling
  • Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity studies to evaluate production strategies and capacity expansion plans
  • Utilize and/or develop factory simulation models (e.g., FlexSim, AnyLogic, Simio) to analyze throughput, bottlenecks, and system performance
  • Support factory ramp-up, installation, and operational readiness through model validation and performance tracking
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance,
  • Engineering) to align models with real-world constraints and business needs
  • Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, executive-level insights and recommendations
  • Collaborate with MES and Controls teams to integrate shop-floor data with IE models, ensuring accurate OEE measurement and enabling real-time, scalable dashboards for operational visibility and executive decision-making
  • Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field 7+ years of experience in industrial engineering analytics, manufacturing modeling, or operations analysis
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, capacity planning, and industrial engineering principles
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience building end-to-end IE models integrating capacity, labor, cost, PFEP, and material flow
  • Proficiency in capacity modeling, OEE analysis, cycle time studies, and line balancing
  • Hands-on experience with PFEP, material flow optimization, and warehouse integration
  • Experience with factory simulation tools (e.g., FlexSim, AnyLogic, Simio)
  • Strong experience in business case development (ROI, IRR, NPV)
  • Knowledge of COGS modeling, cost structures, and financial impact analysis
  • Experience with data analysis tools (Excel advanced modeling, Python, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, or similar)
  • Familiarity with AI/ML applications in manufacturing analytics (preferred)
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

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Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer (Manufacturing Systems & Modeling)

Black Rock Solutions INC

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