Industrial Engineer - PACS

Siemens•Wendell, NC

9h•$74,970 - $128,520•Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is seeking an Industrial Engineer for its new PACS facility in Wendell, North Carolina. The role supports the production of engineered protection and automation panel solutions by designing, improving, and scaling manufacturing processes. The engineer will work with production, quality, planning, engineering, and leadership teams to improve safety, quality, delivery performance, and productivity. The position combines hands-on manufacturing support with analytical problem-solving. It is responsible for establishing manufacturing standards, driving process improvements, supporting new product introductions, and implementing practical digital manufacturing solutions. The role supports the PACS manufacturing growth strategy and Industrial Engineering roadmap.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, operations excellence, or continuous improvement within a production environment.
Experience conducting time studies, labor analysis, process mapping, and manufacturing workflow optimization.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools, including 5S, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, waste elimination, and standard work methodologies.
Experience supporting production environments through process improvement, tooling implementation, or manufacturing project execution.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel and engineering data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical assembly, control panels, switchgear, protection systems, automation products, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments.
Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design software.
Experience with SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
Experience developing digital manufacturing solutions, production dashboards, or digital work instructions.
Experience with manufacturing simulations, capacity models, line balancing, or takt-time analysis.
Understanding of Industry 4.0 and smart factory concepts.

Responsibilities

Improve safety, ergonomics, and workflow efficiency across PACS assembly operations through process analysis, workstation design, and risk reduction initiatives.
Conduct time studies, labor analysis, capacity planning, and line balancing to improve throughput and production stability.
Develop, document, and maintain standardized work instructions, manufacturing methods, and process best practices.
Lead continuous improvement projects focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP) performance.
Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and product transfers through manufacturing readiness assessments and process validation.
Design and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, workstations, and material-flow improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, visual management, waste elimination, and corrective action methodologies.
Partner with supervisors, planners, quality engineers, and operations leaders to identify and resolve production constraints.
Support digital manufacturing initiatives, including digital work instructions, performance dashboards, and data-driven operational improvements.
Analyze manufacturing performance metrics and recommend solutions to improve operational effectiveness and customer delivery performance.
Assist with capital equipment justification, implementation, and productivity improvement initiatives to support business growth.