Company Overview
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Role Overview
[$COMPANY_NAME] is hiring a Senior Time Study Technologist to lead enterprise-grade time measurement, work design, and productivity engineering initiatives at scale. In this senior, hands-on position you will architect and implement rigorous time-motion and work sampling studies across production and service operations, translate measured data into standardized time systems (MTM/MOST), and partner with engineering, operations, and continuous improvement teams to deliver measurable throughput, cost and ergonomics improvements. This role requires demonstrated expertise in scientific time study methods, statistical analysis, industrial engineering tooling, and stakeholder leadership to drive sustainable process standards and operator-friendly work instructions.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead complex time study programs (conventional time study, work sampling, continuous video analysis) across multi-site manufacturing and field service operations to establish standard times and element-level work content
- Develop and validate time measurement models using MTM, MODAPTS, MOST, predetermined motion time systems (PMTS), and custom elemental breakdowns where appropriate
- Architect data collection frameworks integrating wearable sensors, IoT devices, high-frame-rate video capture, and mobile time study applications; ensure data integrity and chain-of-custody for regulatory/audit needs
- Apply statistical methods to determine sample sizes, confidence intervals, and control limits; implement capability studies, ANOVA, and regression models to identify variability drivers
- Translate study outputs into standards: takt-aligned standard work, time standards for labor planning, staffing models, cycle time targets, and methods documentation
- Lead cross-functional projects to convert measured improvements into production changes: line balancing, operator training, ergonomic risk mitigation, and workstation redesign
- Create and maintain a centralized standards library and time standard management process; author architecture decision records (ADRs) and versioned SOPs for time standards
- Mentor and train internal teams and external partners on formal time study methodology, sampling rigor, and bias mitigation techniques; conduct calibration sessions and inter-rater reliability assessments
- Present findings and business cases to senior leadership using data visualizations, confidence intervals, ROI models, and KPIs (OEE, throughput, lead time reduction, labor productivity)
- Ensure compliance with safety, labor law, and ergonomic best practices when defining work standards and measurement approaches
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, Human Factors, or related quantitative discipline; advanced degree preferred
- 7+ years of professional experience performing time and motion studies, work measurement, or industrial engineering in manufacturing, logistics, or field-service environments
- Proven mastery of MTM/MOST/PMTS or equivalent predetermined motion time systems and the ability to develop custom elemental motion libraries
- Advanced statistical analysis skills: sample design, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, regression, confidence interval computation, and use of statistical packages (R, Python/pandas/statsmodels, Minitab)
- Hands-on experience with time study tools: high-frame-rate video analysis, time study apps (e.g., Timer Pro, WorkStudy+), wearable sensors, and data ingestion pipelines
- Track record of leading cross-functional programs and influencing site/plant leadership to adopt standard work and time standards
- Excellent technical communication: able to document methods, author SOPs, produce CPT/VR tables, and present quantitative business cases to executives
- Ability to travel to multiple facilities and work on the plant floor; valid driver’s license as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Industrial Engineer, Certified Ergonomist, or equivalent
- Experience implementing digital time standard management systems, PLM/ERP integrations (SAP, Oracle) and workforce planning tools
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, line balancing algorithms, and discrete-event simulation tools (Arena, Simio)
- Experience with computer vision techniques for automated cycle time extraction and activity recognition
- Prior experience scaling a time standards program across 20+ sites or international operations
Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies
- Time study and work measurement: MTM, MOST, MODAPTS, predetermined motion time systems
- Statistical and data tooling: R, Python (pandas, numpy, statsmodels), Minitab, SQL
- Data collection & instrumentation: high-frame-rate cameras, wearable IMUs, Bluetooth sensors, mobile time study applications
- Data pipelines and visualization: ETL best practices, Tableau/Power BI, Jupyter notebooks
- Integration platforms: ERP (SAP/Oracle), MES, WMS, PLM systems
- Process improvement frameworks: Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value stream mapping
Soft Skills and Cultural Fit
- Operational leadership: ability to drive decisions with imperfect data while maintaining methodological rigor
- Mentorship: proven track record coaching engineers and technicians on measurement and methods
- Stakeholder influence: adept at aligning plant managers, HR, safety, and union representatives around changes to work standards
- Communication: clear, concise technical writing for SOPs and persuasive executive presentations with measurable KPIs
- Detail orientation: obsession for reproducibility, auditability, and minimizing observer bias
- Adaptability: comfortable operating in fast-paced continuous improvement cultures and ambiguous technical environments
Benefits and Perks
Salary: [$SALARY_RANGE]
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match or country-equivalent retirement plan
- Paid time off, parental leave, and paid volunteer days
- Professional development stipend and support for certification reimbursement (e.g., Six Sigma, Certified Ergonomist)
- Flexible work arrangements where operationally feasible and site-based support for remote analysis work
- Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and relocation assistance for qualifying candidates
Equal Opportunity Statement
[$COMPANY_NAME] is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Location
This role is location-based at [$COMPANY_LOCATION] with frequent on-site responsibilities in production and field environments; some remote/analytical work may be performed as agreed with site leadership.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit your resume and a concise cover letter outlining your most relevant time study engagements, specific PMTS experience, and examples of measurable impact.