Industrial Engineer

Job Title: Industrial Engineer

Location: Newbern, TN (relocation open)

Compensation: $90,000 – $115,000

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder only

Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering OR engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S)
• Data Analysis and Process Optimization experience
• Experience working with CAD Tools (AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc.)

What You Will Do:

• Analyze current production methods across molding, painting, and assembly to identify efficiency, cost, and quality improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other industrial engineering tools.
• Develop and implement process documentation, work standards, and time studies.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to streamline workflows and resolve operational issues.
• Monitor and report on KPIs related to productivity, cycle time, scrap, and downtime.
• Design and implement plant layout changes and work cell designs to support operational improvements.
• Support new product introductions or process changes with minimal disruption to existing operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving for production inefficiencies or quality issues.
• Develop training materials and support team training on new processes or continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in capital equipment evaluations and justifications related to process improvements.