Industrial Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing
About The Role
Rogue Fitness is a vertically integrated, technology-powered manufacturer. We don\'t just build world-class strength equipment—we engineer the systems that design, schedule, fabricate, track, and deliver it. We\'re hiring an industrial engineer to lead the development and implementation of manufacturing technology projects that drive our manufacturing and warehouse operations. You will utilize your manufacturing expertise—material flow, routings / BOMs, scheduling, cell design, and inventory control—to design, improve, and maintain the systems that run the plant (ERP / MRP, MES, WMS, custom applications and dashboards). You\'ll work hands-on with welding, machining, forming, sewing, laser, and assembly teams, partnering with software developers, manufacturing engineering, and operations to deliver changes that cut cost, improve flow, and raise quality. You will own requirements, scope, and delivery for shop-floor tools : run pilots, manage cutovers, train users, and track results against KPIs.
The Industrial Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing is a fully onsite role in Columbus, Ohio. Remote work is not available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Responsibilities
- Act as the manufacturing subject matter expert during the Software Development Lifecycle—shaping scope, validating designs on the floor, running pilots, and managing cutover
- Partner with stakeholders from manufacturing engineering, operations and business leadership to identify problems and translate them into clear system requirements
Identify, measure, and improve key operational metrics through technology solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders to define success metrics tied to productivity, labor efficiency, and schedulingDeliver tools that impact KPIs such as :Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Labor Utilization RatePlanned vs. Actual OutputInventory AccuracyMaterial Handling Pick Accuracy / ThroughputUse performance data to validate outcomes and guide future iterationsEvaluate and guide decisions for improvements to current manufacturing technology
Identify opportunities to improve workflow, visibility, and data flowRecommend tools and platforms that align with long-term operational goalsSupport interoperability between ERP, WMS, MES, and other systemsEnable adoption and long-term usability
Develop process documentation, training materials, and change supportGather user feedback and iterate on features to improve usability and performanceLeverage AI toolsets to improve efficiency in product development workflows
Apply generative AI and automation platforms to accelerate requirement definition, documentation, and testing artifact creationQualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant operations-focused field, such as :Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering3+ years in discrete manufacturing with direct shop-floor exposure in areas such as : laser cutting, forming, welding, CNC machining and assemblyERP / MRP experience (can work with items, BOMs / routings, work centers, scheduling and inventory transactions)Proven impact on KPIs such as OEE, first-pass yield, on-time completion, WIP turns, or inventory accuracyExperience translating operational needs into clear, implementable project requirementsEffective communication and decision-making skills across both technical and business teamsPreferred Qualifications
Data competence : advanced Excel / Sheets; basic SQL (read / write simple queries); can pull / use CSVs and build simple KPI viewsSix Sigma Green Belt or similar continuous-improvement trainingBasic equipment connectivity / data collection (e.g., machine counters, OPC UA / MQTT gateways, Ignition / Tulip, label printers / scanners)Understanding of Agile software development practices and product lifecycle managementWhy Rogue?
You\'ll work at the interface of manufacturing technology and steel, impacting everything from job flow to machine uptimeYou\'ll own your systems, your decisions, and your outcomesYour work here will help power the most efficient strength equipment factory in the world.
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