Industrial Engineer

American & Efird

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Industrial Engineer to support division and plant manufacturing objectives by improving quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance through the application of industrial engineering principles. This role develops & maintains product performance standards, establishes budgets, and leads & supports continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes, quality systems, cost control, automation, and workforce effectiveness within a textile manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–7 years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within textile, apparel, or high‑volume manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated experience with cost reduction, process improvement, quality systems, and production optimization.
• Strong knowledge of industrial engineering principles and methods.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and JIT systems.
• Strong knowledge of Statistical analysis and quality tools.
• Strong knowledge of Work measurement and labor standards.
• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing cost control systems and budgets development.
• Strong knowledge of Automation and manufacturing monitoring/control technologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, spreadsheets, and manufacturing systems (ERP/MES preferred).
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Project management and execution.
• Cross‑functional collaboration.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Change management and employee involvement facilitation.

Nice To Haves

• Textile manufacturing and processes preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support division manufacturing objectives for improving quality, delivery, and cost through implementation and improvement of industrial engineering systems, including: Product Performance Standards for Productivity and Yield, Annual Budgets for Machine Hours, Labor, Materials, and Overhead, Materials Handling optimization, Cost reduction planning and productivity improvement, Employee involvement initiatives, Wage administration support, Industrial Engineering technology application and management training, Industrial Engineering human resource planning.
• Lead and manage cost reduction initiatives related to improving quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance manufacturing cost control systems to support plant and division objectives.
• Analyze labor, material, overhead, and process costs; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Apply automated manufacturing solutions where appropriate to solve quality, delivery, and cost challenges.
• Evaluate, recommend, and assist with the installation of electronic monitoring and control systems.
• Ensure systems deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and data visibility.
• Support delivery performance and productivity through implementation of JIT manufacturing principles.
• Support manufacturing scheduling, inventory reduction, and throughput improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with industrial engineering trends, tools, and best practices relevant to textile manufacturing.
• Recommend changes in policies, procedures, and engineering practices to improve overall plant performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees