Industrial Engineer II

Who We Are:

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Job Summary

The Industrial Engineer II is responsible for driving operational excellence across a low-volume, high-mix computer integration environment. In addition to traditional industrial engineering responsibilities such as capacity planning, process improvement, and facility layout design, this role will play a key role in maximizing warehouse space utilization, supporting infrastructure expansion projects, and enabling the successful onboarding of new customers and business opportunities by working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Program Management, Quality, Facilities, Finance, and Global Operations teams.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who is comfortable analyzing data, multitasking, leading cross-functional projects, and influencing organizational change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Principal Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes and implement improvements that increase productivity, reduce cost, improve quality, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Perform time studies, process mapping, and workflow optimization activities.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and customer onboarding activities by developing scalable production processes and designing production cells.
• Support cost reduction projects through process simplification, automation, and waste elimination.

• Monitor facility utilization and identify operational constraints that may impact customer commitments.
• Support strategic decisions related to production expansion, insourcing, outsourcing, and capital investments.
• Provide recommendations on operational scalability for future business opportunities.

• Evaluate new technologies to improve efficiency and capacity utilization.

• Develop facility layouts using CAD tools and industrial engineering methodologies.
• Lead facility reconfigurations, infrastructure modifications, equipment relocations, and production area expansions.
• Support building improvements required for new customer implementations and changing business requirements.
• Participate in projects involving power distribution, network infrastructure, ESD requirements, automation, etc.

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams at international integration and manufacturing centers.
• Share best practices and standardize engineering methodologies across multiple sites.
• Support global capacity assessments and benchmarking activities.
• Develop reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) including: Capacity utilization, Warehouse occupancy, space and power utilization.

• Present recommendations and project updates to site and executive leadership teams.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and implementation.
• Support capital expenditure requests through technical analysis and business justification.
• Position may require to travel.

Distinguishing Characteristics & Skills:

• Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar layout design software.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, and industrial engineering principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.  

Work Experience: 

•  Typically 3+ years with bachelor's or equivalent. 

Education and Certification(s): 

•  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401K and Pension Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

• Education Assistance

• Employee Development Resources

• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company.  If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.