Industrial Engineer

Job Title: Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer (Facility Layout & Process Optimization)

Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Early-Career (1–3 Years)

About the Role

We are seeking a high-energy Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer to join our team as we scale our manufacturing footprint. In this role, you will play a hands-on part in designing, building, and optimizing the layout and production workflow for new, large-scale facilities (200,000+ sq. ft.).

You will focus directly on optimizing the end-to-end assembly process for complex integrated electrical skids and structural enclosures—housing medium-voltage Ring Main Units (RMUs), transformers, low-voltage distribution gear, and auxiliary power control equipment. If you thrive on transforming blank floor space into lean, high-throughput manufacturing lines, this opportunity is built for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Facility Layout Design: Assist in designing and executing floor layouts, line balances, and material staging areas for greenfield or major expansion production environments.

• Process Flow Optimization: Map value streams (VSM) and implement lean manufacturing workflows to minimize waste, shorten cycle times, and remove bottlenecks in heavy electrical assembly.

• Material Handling & Ergonomic Flow: Define logistics pathways, crane/hoist requirements, and point-of-use kitting strategies for large, heavy components (transformers, switchgear enclosures, structural steel frames).

• Workstation & Tooling Specs: Specify and implement tooling, fixtures, staging jigs, and ergonomic workstations tailored for panel wiring, busbar & cable installation, and mechanical assembly.

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Develop and refine standard work instructions, cycle-time baselines, and line-balancing documentation alongside production technician teams.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality, EHS, Sourcing, and Electrical Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability (DFM), safety compliance, and smooth ramp-ups during early-stage production runs.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience: 1–3 years of professional experience in an industrial or manufacturing engineering environment (co-op and internship experience will be considered).

• CAD & Spatial Software: Hands-on proficiency in 2D/3D CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, or Factory Design Suite) for industrial layout modeling and floor space optimization.

• Lean Manufacturing: Solid understanding of Lean principles, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, cellular manufacturing, and TAKT time calculations.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and root-cause analysis skills (PFMEA, Kaizen, 8D) applied to complex physical assembly processes.

Preferred:

• Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, heavy structural fabrication, or modular skid/container assembly.

• Familiarity with power distribution equipment (Transformers, Switchgear, Medium Voltage RMUs, Panelboards, or Control Cabinets).

• Knowledge of EHS standards, heavy material handling safety, and overhead crane logistics for assemblies weighing 10,000+ lbs.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary + performance bonus.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k) matching program.

• Professional Growth: Direct exposure to large-scale greenfield manufacturing projects with rapid career progression into Senior Engineering or Operations Management roles.

• Paid Time Off: Standard PTO policy plus standard paid company holidays.

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #ind703