Industrial Engineer

Role details

Job Objective

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for analyzing, developing, and implementing manufacturing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, safety, productivity, capacity, and cost performance. This position applies engineering principles, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and data-driven problem-solving techniques to optimize production processes, reduce waste, improve equipment performance, and implement sustainable manufacturing improvements.

The Industrial Engineer will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment and process issues, implement corrective actions, support new equipment and product launches, and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing safety, quality, environmental performance, productivity, capacity, delivery, and cost reduction.

• Analyze manufacturing processes, equipment performance, production workflows, and operating procedures to identify improvement opportunities.

• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, process capability evaluations, and manufacturing efficiency assessments.

• Troubleshoot, optimize, and support process adjustments for injection molding, over-molding, extrusion, and other manufacturing equipment.

• Analyze manufacturing performance data to identify sources of downtime, scrap, process variation, and operational inefficiencies.

• Lead scrap-reduction initiatives through root cause analysis, process evaluations, corrective actions, and performance monitoring.

• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve recurring manufacturing, quality, and environmental issues.

• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve production efficiency.

• Support and maintain manufacturing processes in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management system requirements.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and EHS to investigate nonconformities, implement corrective actions, and improve process consistency and environmental performance.

• Participate in internal and external ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits, including process documentation reviews, compliance evaluations, and corrective action follow-up.

• Support the identification and evaluation of environmental aspects and impacts associated with manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, and operations.

• Identify opportunities to reduce material waste, energy consumption, resource utilization, and environmental impacts associated with manufacturing activities.

• Support environmental objectives and improvement initiatives established under the company's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

• Collaborate with EHS to ensure manufacturing process changes consider applicable environmental requirements and operational controls.

• Develop, review, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, process specifications, and engineering documentation.

• Utilize statistical process control (SPC), manufacturing KPIs, and process performance data to monitor production quality and efficiency.

• Partner with Manufacturing and Maintenance to reduce equipment downtime, improve machine utilization, and optimize equipment changeover processes.

• Support the evaluation, installation, commissioning, and optimization of new manufacturing equipment, automation, tooling, and process technologies.

• Participate in new product introductions, process development, equipment qualifications, and manufacturing scale-up activities.

• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, automation suppliers, and technical vendors to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and evaluate solutions.

• Develop standardized work methods and technical training materials to support manufacturing personnel.

• Provide hands-on technical guidance and training to production employees regarding manufacturing processes, equipment troubleshooting, quality standards, environmental procedures, and continuous improvement.

• Monitor improvement initiatives to ensure corrective actions and process enhancements are documented, implemented, and sustained.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to establish priorities, resolve manufacturing challenges, and achieve measurable operational improvements.

Reporting line

Managing Director

Location

Abbeville, SC (Norres Baggerman US LLC)

Job Requirements

Education / Career History

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required.

• Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required.

• Demonstrated experience working with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems required.

• Demonstrated experience working with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems required.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience improving manufacturing processes, production efficiency, equipment performance, or related engineering functions.

• Proven experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with manufacturing process optimization, continuous improvement initiatives, and production performance analysis.

• Experience supporting environmental improvement initiatives, waste reduction, resource efficiency, and environmentally responsible manufacturing practices.

• Experience in injection molding, over-molding, extrusion, or similar industrial manufacturing processes preferred.

• Previous experience supporting ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits, management system documentation, and compliance activities preferred.

Professional Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, including management system requirements, process documentation, operational controls, and continuous improvement practices.

• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management principles, including process controls, nonconformity management, corrective actions, and performance monitoring.

• Understanding of ISO 14001 environmental management principles, including environmental aspects and impacts, environmental objectives, operational controls, and continual improvement.

• Ability to integrate quality, environmental, safety, and operational considerations into manufacturing process improvements.

• Experience supporting internal and external management system audits, corrective action investigations, and compliance documentation.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate manufacturing data and develop effective process improvements.

• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), process capability studies, and manufacturing performance metrics.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and manufacturing data analysis tools.

• Knowledge of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), scrap reduction, downtime analysis, and manufacturing efficiency measurements.

• Ability to conduct time studies, capacity analyses, process mapping, and workflow evaluations.

• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, process controls, tooling, and production systems.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, equipment documentation, and manufacturing procedures.

• Experience developing standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process control documentation.

• Strong understanding of corrective actions, root cause analysis, quality improvement, and environmental performance improvement processes.

• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects and improvement initiatives simultaneously.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings and recommendations to management.

• Experience with industrial automation, robotics, PLCs, HMIs, or machine controls preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma certification, ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification, or ISO 14001 Internal Auditor certification preferred.

Personality Profile:

• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying manufacturing challenges.

• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, and ownership of assigned responsibilities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.

• Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor with operators, technicians, supervisors, and management.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to influence positive change and promote continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.

• Adaptable and capable of working effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to workplace safety, product quality, environmental responsibility, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Engineering in a manufacturing envirnoment : 5 years (Required)
• hands-on experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems : 5 years (Required)
• working with ISO 14001 Environment Management systems: 5 years (Required)
• identifying process inefficiencies : 5 years (Required)
• conducting root cause analyses to resolve issues: 5 years (Required)
• implementing correct actions: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person