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Senior Industrial Engineer – Supplier Production Systems

Our client, a global energy technology and industrial manufacturing leader, is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer – Supplier Production Systems to join their team. As a Senior Industrial Engineer, you will be part of the Strategic Procurement / Supplier Development department supporting Global Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical thinking, stakeholder influence, and problem-solving skills which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Senior Industrial Engineer – Supplier Production Systems Location: Houston, TX / Orlando, FL / Charlotte, NC (Onsite) Pay Range: $68 - $73 per hour

What's the Job?

• Diagnose supplier production constraints and drive improvements in capacity, flow, and stability
• Lead initiatives such as bottleneck analysis, lead-time reduction, and KPI system implementation
• Partner cross-functionally to translate business priorities into supplier development actions
• Support and coach suppliers to enhance manufacturing capability and operational performance
• Develop and scale standardized tools, playbooks, and best practices across global teams

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Production Engineering
• Experience improving production systems in complex manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, capacity planning, and process optimization
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work across matrix/global organizations
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 40%

Must Have

• Hands-on experience in manufacturing / production environments (not purely theoretical)
• Proven track record driving Lean / Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Experience with capacity analysis, bottleneck identification, or throughput optimization
• Strong data-driven mindset (KPIs, performance metrics, operational analysis)
• Exposure to working with suppliers, vendors, or external manufacturing partners

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on high-impact global supply chain initiatives
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and complex supplier networks
• Career growth in a strategic, enterprise-level function
• Collaborative, cross-functional, and international work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package