Senior Industrial Engineer – Manufacturing Operations & Facility Layout

Axiom Path • North Charleston, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a global leader in power and industrial technologies recognized for its engineering expertise, manufacturing innovation, and commitment to operational excellence. This organization develops and supports advanced mechanical systems and components used across demanding industrial applications. The manufacturing engineering team focuses on improving production efficiency, optimizing facility layouts, and strengthening manufacturing processes. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute directly to shop-floor improvements, equipment utilization, and manufacturing productivity within an established industrial operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial engineering experience, preferably 5–7 years in manufacturing or production environments.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating manufacturing workstations, production layouts, workflows, and process improvement projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, including creating and updating manufacturing layouts and engineering drawings.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for production analysis, engineering calculations, and performance reporting.
• Experience using 3D simulation software to model, analyze, or optimize manufacturing operations.
• Practical knowledge of time studies, motion studies, production efficiency, capacity planning, and manufacturing process improvement.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage engineering assignments independently while coordinating with operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing workstations, production areas, and operational processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, productivity, and equipment utilization.
• Develop, modify, and maintain manufacturing facility layouts using AutoCAD and other engineering design tools.
• Apply industrial engineering principles, including time studies, motion analysis, workflow evaluation, and production capacity assessments.
• Utilize 3D simulation software to analyze manufacturing operations, evaluate proposed layouts, and support process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production performance, cycle times, equipment utilization, and operational data using Microsoft Excel.
• Establish and validate production standards by studying work methods, machine capabilities, labor utilization, and manufacturing constraints.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, quality, and engineering teams to evaluate proposed changes and improve production workflows.
• Prepare engineering drawings, workflow diagrams, floor plans, and technical reports to communicate recommendations and support operational decisions.
• Review production documentation and quality standards to identify deviations, process inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior