Industrial Engineer

Trench Group GmbH•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Be part of building something extraordinary. HSP US: Building the Future of Energy. At HSP US, we’re looking for motivated, goal-oriented engineering professionals who want to grow their careers while contributing to high-impact work in the energy sector. If you’re energized by technical problem-solving, customer collaboration, and creating tailored engineering solutions, this role is for you. As a fast-growing operation, we are building state-of-the-art production capabilities, cutting-edge processes, and a high-performance culture centered around quality, safety, and innovation. Joining our team means being part of a once-in-a-generation start-up environment where you help lay the foundation for operational excellence for years to come.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; advanced education or professional certifications in Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, or Continuous Improvement are considered an asset
3–7 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, production planning, work measurement, or process improvement within a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP systems; ability to maintain routings, bills of materials, production master data, and engineering change information.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, work measurement techniques, time studies, and standard work development.
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or similar methodologies to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is considered an asset.
Experience designing production layouts, workstations, tooling, fixtures, and ergonomic solutions within a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of health, safety, and ergonomic standards applicable to manufacturing environments is preferred.
Exposure to transformer manufacturing, heavy industrial manufacturing, or complex assembly environments is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Design and implementation of production workstations in accordance with lean principles.
Development and maintenance of assembly and production routings for new products and product variants based on bills of materials and technical drawings.
Conducting manufacturability, feasibility, and process capability analyses considering technical, ergonomic, and organizational constraints.
Creation, validation, and continuous improvement of standardized work instructions for manufacturing and assembly processes.
Coordination and implementation of engineering changes affecting parts, processes, and layouts in collaboration with relevant functions.
Support of pilot builds, ramp‑up phases, and industrialization activities, including root cause analysis of deviations.
Direct shop floor support to resolve process deviations and ensure stable production processes.
Continuous optimization and update of work plans and process documentation based on change management and improvement initiatives.
Maintenance of process and work planning data within relevant production and documentation systems.
Design and development of tools, fixtures, and aids to support ergonomically optimized and waste‑free workstations.
Participation in the selection, procurement, and commissioning of production equipment and tools, including supplier coordination.
Identification of ergonomic risks and development of corrective measures aligned with ergonomic and occupational standards.
Support of standardized workstation design and lean layout concepts.
Planning, execution, and evaluation of time studies in accordance with defined industrial engineering and industrial standards.
Analysis, documentation, and validation of standard times and process data.
Coordination and alignment of time study results with technical departments and employee representatives.
Identification of deviations between target and actual times and derivation of improvement actions.
Integration of validated standard time data into production planning and control systems.
Participation in continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives (Lean, Operational Excellence, EHS).
Contribution to cross‑functional industrial engineering and improvement projects.
Support of additional time studies and process analyses as required.