Industrial engineer - exp - carrjp00003162 - charlotte, nc - 1st shift

Description and Requirements

Description: Engineering - Manufacturing - Experienced

Manages low to medium complexity projects around the design and planning of layout for assembly and materials handling. Adaptation of low complexity machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions. Planning of sequence of operations and specification procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.

Typically 4 - 8 years of relevant experience. The Senior Industrial Engineer will partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Continuous Improvement teams to develop scalable systems that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity performance. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities with hands-on factory engagement to drive measurable operational improvements and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Industrial Engineering Leadership - Own and maintain labor standards, time studies, and work measurement systems across manufacturing operations. Develop and implement standardized industrial engineering methodologies and best practices. Establish sustainable governance processes for validating and updating labor standards. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to industrial engineers and operations teams.
• Capacity Planning & Throughput Analysis - Develop and maintain detailed capacity models to support production planning and business growth. Analyze demand variability, staffing requirements, bottlenecks, and production constraints. Perform scenario modeling to support strategic planning and operational decision-making. Identify opportunities to increase throughput without additional capital investment.
• Line Balancing & Process Optimization - Lead line balancing initiatives to improve labor efficiency and product flow. Conduct detailed process studies to identify waste, bottlenecks, and non-value-added activities. Redesign work content, station assignments, and workflows to improve productivity. Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Continuous Improvement - Lead Lean Manufacturing and Carrier Excellence initiatives across the facility. Facilitate Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, A3 problem solving, and root cause investigations. Drive productivity projects supporting annual operating plans and cost reduction targets. Develop and implement visual management systems and performance metrics.
• Factory Layout & Material Flow - Design and maintain manufacturing layouts to support operational efficiency. Optimize material presentation and point-of-use inventory strategies. Support warehouse and logistics teams in improving material flow and reducing handling waste. Analyze facility utilization and recommend future-state layouts.
• Data Analytics & Performance Measurement - Analyze production data, downtime trends, labor utilization, and throughput performance. Build dashboards and reporting tools to monitor operational performance. Validate project savings and ensure sustainability of implemented improvements. Utilize statistical analysis tools to support data-driven decision making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to support operational goals. Support new product introductions through labor planning, capacity assessments, and process design. Participate in capital projects and manufacturing readiness reviews. Present recommendations and business cases to site leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in labor standards development, time studies, and work measurement systems.
• Experience with capacity planning, line balancing, and workflow optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and manufacturing data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related discipline.
• Experience in HVAC, automotive, aerospace, or other high-volume assembly manufacturing environments.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Carrier Excellence certification.
• Experience with AutoCAD or facility layout software.
• Knowledge of ERP and MES systems.
• Strong project management and change management capabilities.
• Experience coaching and mentoring engineers and operations personnel.

Key Performance Indicators

• Labor Productivity Improvement
• Direct Labor Efficiency
• Capacity Utilization
• Throughput Improvement
• Manufacturing Cost Reduction
• Production Attainment
• Standard Work Compliance
• Inventory Reduction
• Cycle Time Reduction
• Continuous Improvement Savings

100% onsite Monday-Friday, Standard Shift 7 AM - 3:30 PM Flexibility required to support start of 1st shift (6a) 2nd (2p-10p), 3rd (10p-6a), for time studies and projects ? 5%. OT as required.