Jobs · Management · North Carolina

Industrial Engineer

Trench Group · Charlotte, NC · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time

About the role

HSP US is building the future of energy. We are launching a new greenfield manufacturing facility and seeking an Industrial Engineer to contribute to high-impact work in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implementation of production workstations in accordance with lean principles.
  • Development and maintenance of assembly and production routings for new products and product variants based on bills of materials and technical drawings.
  • Conducting manufacturability, feasibility, and process capability analyses considering technical, ergonomic, and organizational constraints.
  • Creation, validation, and continuous improvement of standardized work instructions for manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Coordination and implementation of engineering changes affecting parts, processes, and layouts in collaboration with relevant functions.
  • Support of pilot builds, ramp-up phases, and industrialization activities, including root cause analysis of deviations.
  • Direct shop floor support to resolve process deviations and ensure stable production processes.
  • Continuous optimization and update of work plans and process documentation based on change management and improvement initiatives.
  • Maintenance of process and work planning data within relevant production and documentation systems.
  • Layout, Tooling & Ergonomics (Lean Work Design): Design and development of tools, fixtures, and aids to support ergonomically optimized and waste-free workstations.
  • Participation in the selection, procurement, and commissioning of production equipment and tools, including supplier coordination.
  • Identification of ergonomic risks and development of corrective measures aligned with ergonomic and occupational standards.
  • Support of standardized workstation design and lean layout concepts.
  • Time Management & Standard Data: Planning, execution, and evaluation of time studies in accordance with defined industrial engineering and industrial standards.
  • Analysis, documentation, and validation of standard times and process data.
  • Coordination and alignment of time study results with technical departments and employee representatives.
  • Identification of deviations between target and actual times and derivation of improvement actions.
  • Integration of validated standard time data into production planning and control systems.
  • Continuous Improvement & Projects: Participation in continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives (Lean, Operational Excellence, EHS).
  • Contribution to cross-functional industrial engineering and improvement projects.
  • Support of additional time studies and process analyses as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; advanced education or professional certifications in Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, or Continuous Improvement are considered an asset.
  • 3–7 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, production planning, work measurement, or process improvement within a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP systems; ability to maintain routings, bills of materials, production master data, and engineering change information.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, work measurement techniques, time studies, and standard work development.
  • Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or similar methodologies to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is considered an asset.
  • Experience designing production layouts, workstations, tooling, fixtures, and ergonomic solutions within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.
  • Knowledge of health, safety, and ergonomic standards applicable to manufacturing environments is preferred.
  • Exposure to transformer manufacturing, heavy industrial manufacturing, or complex assembly environments is considered an asset.

Qualifications

  • Passionate about technical problem-solving, customer collaboration, and creating tailored engineering solutions.
  • Energized by the opportunity to contribute to high-impact work in the energy sector.
  • Willingness to join a founding team and help build a world-class operation from the ground up.
  • Ability to work in a fast-growing organization that invests in state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, innovative technologies, and a high-performance culture centered around quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
  • Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
  • Experience designing production layouts, workstations, tooling, fixtures, and ergonomic solutions.
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or similar methodologies.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and bonus potential.
  • Full health coverage.
  • Meaningful paid time off including diversity days.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time position.

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