Industrial Engineer

Industrial Engineer Location: Wendell, NC Our client is hiring an Industrial Engineer to help design, improve, and scale manufacturing processes for engineered protection and automation panel production.Responsibilities include:Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.Improve safety, ergonomics, and workflow efficiency across assembly operations through process analysis, workstation design, and risk reduction initiativesConduct time studies, labor analysis, capacity planning, and line balancing activities to improve throughput and production stabilityDevelop, document, and maintain standardized work instructions, manufacturing methods, and process best practicesLead continuous improvement projects focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP) performanceSupport new product introductions, engineering changes, and product transfers through manufacturing readiness assessments and process validationDesign and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, workstations, and material flow improvementsApply Lean Manufacturing principles including 5S, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, visual management, and waste eliminationPartner with supervisors, planners, quality engineers, and operations leaders to identify and resolve production constraintsSupport digital manufacturing initiatives, including digital work instructions, performance dashboards, and data-driven operational improvementsAnalyze manufacturing performance metrics and recommend solutions that improve operational effectiveness and delivery performanceAssist with capital equipment justification, implementation, and productivity improvement initiatives Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (equivalent practical experience considered)5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, operations excellence, or continuous improvement within a production environmentExperience conducting time studies, labor analysis, process mapping, and manufacturing xhyhwjd workflow optimizationWorking knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work methodologiesExperience supporting production environments through process improvement, tooling implementation, or manufacturing project execution Preferred:Experience with electrical assembly, control panels, switchgear, protection systems, automation products, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environmentsExperience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design softwareExperience with SAP or similar ERP/MRP systemsLean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification