Industrial Engineering & Factory Optimization Consultant

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place-to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineering & Factory Optimization Consultant to improve operational efficiency, capacity utilization, and engineering productivity across high-precision semiconductor equipment assembly, integration, calibration, and test operations.

The role will evaluate factory workflows, identify operational bottlenecks, optimize factory layout and resource utilization, and develop practical recommendations to improve throughput, quality, and capital efficiency before additional facility expansion is required.

The ideal candidate combines strong industrial engineering principles with experience in semiconductor equipment, cleanroom operations, and precision electromechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Process Optimization: Drive Lean and continuous improvement projects to improve key operational metrics, efficiency, and safety

Automation Management: Oversee and integrate automated warehouse technologies like AGV (Automated Guided Vehicles), AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robots), and ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems)

Facility Design: Create and map out the layout of facilities and material flow systems to minimize production bottlenecks

Safety & Ergonomics: Conduct routine ergonomics assessments and implement facility safety improvements

Documentation & Training: Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), project documentation, and training materials for new equipment and processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the supply chain, purchasing, and design teams to source and redesign packaging/crates and reduce costs

Assess factory workflow, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency

Analyze material flow, workstation layout, and resource utilization

Identify bottlenecks across assembly, integration, calibration, qualification, and test operations

Recommend improvements to factory layout, workflow, and operational efficiency

Optimize utilization of factory assets, cleanroom space, and engineering resources

Capacity Planning & Operations

Evaluate factory capacity against future business demand

Develop capacity models and factory expansion scenarios

Improve utilization of technicians, equipment, cleanroom space, and critical resources

Support long-term factory planning and operational scalability

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Desired Qualifications

Required

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline

10+ years in semiconductor equipment or other high-precision engineering industries

Familiarity with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), RFID/barcode systems, and packaging systems

Strong experience in industrial engineering, factory optimization, and operational excellence

Experience leading Lean and continuous improvement initiatives

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

Semiconductor equipment industry

High-precision electromechanical assembly

Cleanroom operations

Optical, metrology, or precision instrumentation systems

Factory expansion and capacity planning

Calibration, integration, and qualification operations

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Digital factory initiatives

Factory simulation and operational modeling

Technical Competencies

Industrial Engineering

Factory Layout & Workflow Optimization

Capacity Planning

Value Stream Mapping

Lean Operations

Time & Motion Studies

Operational Excellence

Factory KPI Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Discrete Event Simulation (FlexSim, AnyLogic, Arena, or equivalent)