Excellerate Industrial Engineer

FTI; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. in Alabama is seeking an Industrial Engineer to improve production safety and efficiency by evaluating processes, layouts, and equipment.

You will monitor operations, design workflows, reduce waste, and ensure that products meet quality standards while coordinating with other departments to set standards.

This role emphasizes Lean methods, data-driven decisions, and adherence to safety policies to meet production goals; travel 10–25% may be required.

Qualifications

• BS in industrial engineering or related field such as manufacturing or mechanical engineering.
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Travel required: 10–25%.
• Work schedule: 7 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday; may be required outside these hours to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitors operations to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Designs efficient production processes and workflows.
• Ensures processes meet quality standards.
• Reduces waste and addresses production issues.
• Reviews production schedules, processes and specifications.
• Evaluates data to implement improvements in production.
• Implements controls to monitor costs and minimize issues.
• Works with other departments to develop design and production standards.
• Prepares inventory analysis and procurement purchase orders.
• Designs facility layouts and personnel requirements.
• Helps develop instruction manuals and process documentation.
• Ensures safe work processes and addresses safety concerns.
• Generates process reports.
• Participates in Faith’s hiring referral and mentoring program.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

BS in industrial engineering or related field

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And — one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America — is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The Industrial Engineer’s goal is to create or improve upon products, systems and designs to make them safer and more efficient. Industrial engineers will examine manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption, streamline production times, and minimize the use of resources while ensuring compliance with safety policies. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methods will be a key skill for this role.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: BS in industrial engineering or related field such as manufacturing or mechanical engineering required
• Experience: 2-3 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Travel: 10-25%
• Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday-Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors operations with an eye toward improving productivity and efficiency.
• Designs efficient production processes and workflows.
• Ensures that processes are designed to ensure that products meet quality standards.
• Reduces waste and addresses production issues.
• Reviews production schedules, processes and specifications.
• Evaluates data to implement technological improvements in production processes.
• Implements controls to monitor costs and minimize production issues.
• Works with other departments to develop design and production standards.
• Prepares inventory analysis and procurement purchase orders to address production needs.
• Designs facility layout and personnel requirements in relation to production operations.
• Helps to develop instruction manuals, process documentation for production personnel.
• Ensures that work processes are safe and addresses safety issues and concerns.
• Generates process reports.
• Actively participates in Faith’s hiring referral and mentoring program, as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Benefits

FTI provides industry‑leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. Career development and continued education programs support your growth and give you opportunities to succeed.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test.