Job Details

Job description: Our client, a *Tier 1 automotive supplier*, is seeking an *Industrial Engineer *to join their team at a new facility in* Greenville, SC*. This is a high-impact role, serving as a key link between engineering and production while driving process efficiency and continuous improvement across the plant.*
**Key Responsibilities:***
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* *Ensure adherence to established engineering and operational standards*
* *Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for both new product introduction and ongoing production in collaboration with the engineering team*
* *Support the sourcing and implementation of production equipment*
* *Design and improve machine and plant layouts based on operational requirements and efficiency goals*
* *Participate in and support Continuous Improvement initiatives across the production environment*
* *Contribute to improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) at the work-center level to meet performance targets*
* *Coordinate and support modifications and upgrades to production equipment*
* *Manage activities related to equipment relocation, disposal, resale, or decommissioning*
* *Collaborate cross-functionally with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations*
* Qualifications: *
* *Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or related field*
* *3+ years of experience in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering*
* *Automotive or Tier 1 manufacturing experience preferred*
* *Experience working cross-functionally with production, quality, and maintenance teams*
* *Strong background in process optimization, line balancing, and Continuous Improvement (Lean, Kaizen, 5S)*
* *Understanding of OEE, KPIs, and production performance metrics*
* *Experience supporting pre-series and series production / new launches*
* *Familiarity with plant layouts, material flow, and equipment implementation*
* *SAP or ERP system experience preferred*
* *Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills*
* Why is This a Great Opportunity: *
* *Opportunity to play a key role in launching and optimizing a new manufacturing facility*
* *Hands-on impact on process improvement, efficiency, and overall plant performance*
* *Collaborative, cross-functional environment with strong growth potential within engineering and operations*