Industrial Engineer

job summary:
An Industrial Engineer is needed for a leading cooling technology OEM near Greenville, SC. The Industrial Engineer will drive operational excellence, optimize labor utilization, and eliminate shop-floor waste. In this role, you will analyze end-to-end workflows, develop labor standards, and manage Manufacturing BOMs to maximize plant efficiency. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean initiatives, streamline material flow, and balance production lines.

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in industrial, Manufacturing, or a related engineering field, along with 2+ years of manufacturing experience. Proficiency in work measurement, line balancing, AutoCAD, simulation software, Minitab, and Power BI is required. A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and hands-on experience with ERP systems or MES are highly preferred. This is a direct hire role, and our client is seeking local talent currently.  
location: Woodruff, South Carolina
job type: Permanent
salary: $70,000 - 85,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Conduct work measurement studies to establish precise labor standards, staffing models, and ergonomic improvements

• Develop standard work, optimize production line balancing, and evaluate cycle/takt times to boost OEE and minimize downtime

• Design efficient plant cell layouts, point-of-use inventory, Kanban systems, and material routings from receiving to shipping

• Maintain Manufacturing BOMs and routing configurations to ensure seamless ERP data accuracy and NPI support

• Lead structured Kaizen events and root cause analysis using Lean, PDCA, and DMAIC frameworks to drive continuous waste elimination

• Analyze manufacturing metrics and generate executive dashboards using advanced Excel, macros, and Power BI

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

 
skills:

• Manufacturing
• Planning
• CAD
  
  
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  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  
  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.