Senior Industrial Engineer

J ob Title: Senior Industrial Engineer

Location: Trenton, SC 29847 (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Backfill Position

Compensation: $85,000 – $100,000 annually + Variable Incentive Program

Relocation: Nationwide relocation assistance available

Sponsorship: Not available

If interested, please email Lindsay at View email address on click.appcast.io

Senior Industrial Engineer Position Overview

A Senior Industrial Engineer is needed to support and optimize manufacturing operations within a high-volume production environment. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing operational costs, and enhancing production workflows across facility operations.

This is a senior-level position requiring independent judgment, project leadership, and the ability to mentor junior engineering staff.

Senior Industrial Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead industrial engineering projects of varying complexity with minimal supervision
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, workflow, and production efficiency
• Conduct studies related to cost, inventory, production control, and human factors
• Develop and implement facility layout improvements and operational method revisions
• Support plant and facilities engineering teams in layout planning and system optimization
• Establish methods to maximize utilization of labor, equipment, and production systems
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Coach and review work performed by junior engineers or analysts
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Senior Industrial Engineer Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, OR
• PhD (no experience required), OR equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial engineering or manufacturing environments
• Strong background in manufacturing systems, process improvement, or facility optimization

Senior Industrial Engineer Preferred Experience

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Background in plant layout design, workflow optimization, or production systems engineering
• Experience leading engineering projects or initiatives
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies

Senior Industrial Engineer Key Competencies

• Process improvement and analytical problem solving
• Project leadership and independent execution
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Understanding of production systems, logistics, and ergonomics

Work Environment

This is an onsite manufacturing role requiring regular presence on the production floor. The position involves close collaboration with engineering, operations, and plant leadership teams in an industrial setting focused on production efficiency and continuous improvement.