How to source and shortlist {role_name}

Where can you find qualified {role_name}?

  • Professional network
    • Leverage your professional network and reach out to former colleagues, industry peers, and tech community members to ask for referrals.
  • Educational Institutions:
    • Partner with universities known for strong industrial engineering programs
  • Company Career Pages:
    • Many industrial engineering candidates apply directly through company career portals, so ensure your page is optimized and visible on search engines.

What are the best practices for headhunting {role_name}?

  • Leverage Niche Networks: Target industry-specific forums like IISE (Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers) for connections with professionals.
  • Industry Events: Attend industrial engineering conferences and webinars such as the Lean Six Sigma World Conference to network with experienced engineers.
  • Referrals: Use employee referral programs to tap into engineers’ professional networks.
  • Tailored Outreach: Personalize headhunting messages by highlighting relevant projects or opportunities for career growth.

How to shortlist candidates?

Once you have started to get applications from applicants, a thorough screening process and shortlisting of prospects will help you make the most of your time spent with the most qualified ones. 

Automated shortlisting tools :

Automated screening quickly filters out unqualified candidates, saving time for manual review. This allows the manual process to focus on the most promising candidates, ensuring the best ones are considered for further evaluation.

Screening questions to auto-shortlist based on predefined criteria

like qualifications, location, experience, and skills. Either use job board or use an ATS such as whitecarrot. Here are some questions for {role_name}

  • How many years of experience do you have with Lean Manufacturing?
  • Options:
    • 0-1 years
    • 2-4 years
    • 5+ years
  • Auto-reject if less than 2 years.
  • How many years of experience do you have with process improvement and optimization?
  • Options:
    • 0-1 years
    • 2-4 years
    • 5+ years
  • Auto-reject if less than 2 years.
  • Are you located within [specified location] or willing to work remotely?
  • Options:
    • Yes
    • No
  • Auto-reject if not willing to relocate or work remotely.

Skill based question to auto shortlist candidate

Analyze the skill test data to automatically shortlist top-performing applicants. (recommended screening test time - 15 minutes). Here are some skill test questions for {role_name}

Data Analysis

Proficiency in using data analysis for process improvement.

  • Which of the following tools is commonly used for statistical analysis in industrial engineering?
    • A) AutoCAD
    • B) Minitab
    • C) Excel
    • D) CATIA
    • Correct Answer: B) Minitab
  • In a process optimization project, which statistical measure is most useful to determine variation?
    • A) Mean
    • B) Median
    • C) Standard Deviation
    • D) Mode
    • Correct Answer: C) Standard Deviation
  • What type of analysis would you use to predict future trends based on historical data?
    • A) Descriptive Analysis
    • B) Predictive Analysis
    • C) Qualitative Analysis
    • D) Inferential Analysis
    • Correct Answer: B) Predictive Analysis

Industrial Engineering Tools

Knowledge of tools and software used in process design and improvement.

  • Which tool is used for creating visual representations of industrial processes?
    • A) CATIA
    • B) Value Stream Mapping
    • C) AutoCAD
    • D) Power BI
    • Correct Answer: C) AutoCAD
  • What does OEE stand for in production management?
    • A) Overall Equipment Effectiveness
    • B) Overall Engineering Efficiency
    • C) Optimal Efficiency Engineering
    • D) Operating Equipment Evaluation
    • Correct Answer: A) Overall Equipment Effectiveness
  • In which scenario would you use a Pareto Chart?
    • A) To analyze time-based tasks
    • B) To identify the most significant factors in a dataset
    • C) To track project costs
    • D) To visualize supply chain logistics
    • Correct Answer: B) To identify the most significant factors in a dataset

Process Improvement

Knowledge of process optimization techniques, including Lean Manufacturing.

  • What is the primary goal of Lean Manufacturing?
    • A) Increase output at any cost
    • B) Reduce waste and improve efficiency
    • C) Decrease product quality to save costs
    • D) Increase staff workloads
    • Correct Answer: B) Reduce waste and improve efficiency
  • Which of the following is a key principle of Six Sigma?
    • A) Continuous Improvement
    • B) Push Production System
    • C) Waste Maximization
    • D) Speed over Quality
    • Correct Answer: A) Continuous Improvement
  • What is a common tool used to map out processes in industrial engineering?
    • A) Scatter Diagram
    • B) Value Stream Mapping
    • C) Fishbone Diagram
    • D) Pareto Chart
    • Correct Answer: B) Value Stream Mapping

Note - Auto reject candidates if scores less than 70% in this section

One way video interview

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Use tools like hirevue, whitecarrot.io to ask candidates pre-recorded questions about their experience and skills.

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Use sample question given in scorecard.

Collect other information 

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Collect data from shortlisted candidates, such as salary expectations and visa status.

Manual candidate profile shortlisting:

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Thoroughly review the CVs of the top scoring candidates from the automated process

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Look for evidence of the required skills, experience, and achievements

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Review the candidate’s portfolio or GitHub repositories to see examples of their work.

Schedule recruiter calls with the candidate

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Use a tool like calendly or whitecarrot to allow candidates to self-schedule calls based on your availability

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Confirm the call details (date, time, dial-in info) with the candidate via email

What questions to ask in the recruiter phone screen?

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 Use scorecard for rating candidates for recruiter

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Sample scorecard : 

Criteria Sample Question Rating (1-5) Comments
Experience with Process Improvement How many years of experience do you have with Lean Manufacturing?
Data Analysis Skills How proficient are you in using Minitab for statistical analysis?
Problem-Solving Ability Describe a time you improved a manufacturing process.
Communication Skills How clearly did the candidate explain technical concepts?
Cultural Fit How well does the candidate align with company values?
Overall Impression Overall assessment of the candidate’s fit for the role
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Check for consistency in responses from the candidates.

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Record such scorecards in an ATS like whitecarrot or use google doc