Job Description
Job Description
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale. Trusted by industry leaders, IEM combines engineering expertise with manufacturing strength to power the most ambitious projects and drive the future of innovation.
At IEM, we’re not just growing – we're thriving! Our rapid expansion means new opportunities are always on the horizon. If you’re someone who gets excited by making an impact through interesting challenges, you’ll feel right at home.
Purpose of the Position:
IEM is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer, Early Career for our Fremont, CA location. Join our transformation journey as an early-career lean professional supporting kaizen activities, standard work documentation, and data-driven process improvement. This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates with a passion for lean manufacturing and a desire to grow in a structured CI environment.
This fully onsite role will report to the Manufacturing Manager in Fremont.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support kaizen events through data collection, time studies, layout prep, and post-event sustainment
- Help document standard work, work instructions, and visual management tools
- Assist in root cause analysis, 5S audits, and daily tier meetings
- Capture baseline metrics, analyze waste, and support implementation of improvements
- Participate in lean training and mentorship from senior CI leaders
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or equivalent OR technical associate’s degree with practical experience
- Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization
- Up to 3 years of experience or internship in manufacturing or industrial environment
- Familiarity with lean tools (standard work, 5S, PDCA, takt time) through coursework or project experience
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills