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:

• 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

• Bachelor’s 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 join

• 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