Industrial Engineering Supervisor

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We empower customers by combining the real and digital worlds to improve how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. Our global, diverse team supports and challenges you to grow in new ways.

About the role

We are looking for an Industrial Engineer Supervisor to join our Electrical Products (EP) Business Unit in Spartanburg, SC. The EP Business Unit offers a full range of low-voltage power distribution and control products delivering safe, reliable, and efficient electrical solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial markets.

As our Industrial Engineer Supervisor, you'll lead the team to optimize manufacturing processes by blending Industrial Engineering rigor with Lean principles. You'll identify and eliminate waste, improve flow, and coach teams on problem-solving to drive both efficiency and cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Manage team workload, project assignments, and resources.
• Coach and develop Lean/IE engineers.
• Coach structured problem-solving using Go & See, PDCA, and appropriate methods.
• Supervise improvement projects and validate operational and financial results.
• Align Lean/IE priorities with plant goals and operational needs.
• Lead production-system design, including flow, capacity, staffing, and scheduling.
• Provide technical oversight for IE studies, layouts, line balancing, and standards.
• Support Operations in implementing and sustaining SFM and daily management.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, sequence of operation, layouts, and work methods using IE tools (e.g., time studies, line balancing) and Lean principles (e.g., VSM, 6S, Kanban, Standardized Work).
• Identify and remove waste (Muda) to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Lead structured problem-solving (e.g., A3 thinking) to address root causes and implement lasting improvements.
• Manage improvement projects from start to finish, ensuring successful implementation and measurable results.
• Use data to identify opportunities, measure performance, and recommend process enhancements.
• Embed safety and ergonomic considerations into all process designs and improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (specific engineering degree discipline can be flexible if relevant experience is present).
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing experience, applying both Industrial Engineering and Lean principles.
• Working knowledge of the following Lean principles and tools: Cycle Time (MTM) studies, Line Balancing, Standardized Work, 6S, Material flow, Capacity studies, and problem-solving skills (5-Why, A3, 8D, RCA).
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes and drive process improvements.
• Strong presentation, workshop facilitation, and communication skills to present Lean initiatives and project results.
• Legally authorized for employment within the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or a related engineering field).
• 7+ years in manufacturing experience, applying both Industrial Engineering and Lean principles.
• Working knowledge of the following Lean tools: Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Shopfloor/Visual Management, Cell layout, Changeover.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certified.
• Experience with modeling and simulation software / model-based systems concepts.
• Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring cross-functional teams.

About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose, adding real value for customers.

Pay

$74,970 - $128,520