Industrial Engineer

We are looking to grow our team and fill the position of Industrial Engineer. 

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Industrial Engineer to support division and plant manufacturing objectives by improving quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance through the application of industrial engineering principles. This role develops & maintains product performance standards, establishes budgets, and leads & supports continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes, quality systems, cost control, automation, and workforce effectiveness within a textile manufacturing environment.

• Support division manufacturing objectives for improving quality, delivery, and cost through implementation and improvement of industrial engineering systems, including:
• Product Performance Standards for Productivity and Yield
• Annual Budgets for Machine Hours, Labor, Materials, and Overhead.
• Materials Handling optimization
• Cost reduction planning and productivity improvement
• Employee involvement initiatives
• Wage administration support
• Industrial Engineering technology application and management training
• Industrial Engineering human resource planning

• Lead and manage cost reduction initiatives related to improving quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance manufacturing cost control systems to support plant and division objectives.
• Analyze labor, material, overhead, and process costs; recommend and implement corrective actions.

• Apply automated manufacturing solutions where appropriate to solve quality, delivery, and cost challenges.
• Evaluate, recommend, and assist with the installation of electronic monitoring and control systems.
• Ensure systems deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and data visibility.

• Support delivery performance and productivity through implementation of JIT manufacturing principles.
• Support manufacturing scheduling, inventory reduction, and throughput improvement initiatives.

• Stay current with industrial engineering trends, tools, and best practices relevant to textile manufacturing.
• Recommend changes in policies, procedures, and engineering practices to improve overall plant performance.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to machinery, noise, and production floor conditions.
• Ability to lift, stand, and walk on the plant floor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• 3–7 years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within textile, apparel, or high‑volume manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated experience with cost reduction, process improvement, quality systems, and production optimization.

• Strong knowledge of:
• Industrial engineering principles and methods
• Lean manufacturing and JIT systems
• Statistical analysis and quality tools
• Work measurement and labor standards
• Manufacturing cost control systems and budgets development.
• Automation and manufacturing monitoring/control technologies
• Textile manufacturing and processes preferred but not required
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, spreadsheets, and manufacturing systems (ERP/MES preferred).

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Project management and execution
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Communication and presentation skills
• Change management and employee involvement facilitation