Industrial Engineer

Emerson•Aiken, SC

17d

About The Position

The Industrial Engineer is a member of the local Operational Excellence (OpEx) team and supports the site's transformation by implementing and sustaining FLMC standards and Lean Manufacturing principles. The role partners with operations and functional teams to drive continuous improvement, eliminate waste, improve productivity, and strengthen the Lean culture across the facility. The Industrial Engineer supports the site's Operational Excellence roadmap and helps implement Lean tools and practices across the plant. The position also trains and coaches employees on Lean concepts and continuous improvement methodologies, and monitors operational performance data to identify and communicate improvement opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing, lean manufacturing, or a continuous improvement environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Basic knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, LN, or similar.
Experience with AutoCAD or similar layout/design software.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Yamazumi, line design and line balancing, Kanban, 5S, SMED, and Standard Work.

Responsibilities

Support implementation and sustainment of 5S and FLMC standards across the plant.
Train and coach employees on Lean concepts and continuous improvement methodologies.
Conduct time studies, line balancing, and workflow optimization activities.
Participate in and support SMED, Kaikaku, and other continuous improvement projects.
Assist in implementing Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Yamazumi, Kanban, and Standard Work.
Monitor and analyze operational performance data and communicate improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the site's Operational Excellence roadmap.