Industrial Engineer

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Richmond, VA seeks a Production Engineering professional to optimize assembly methods, processes and equipment to minimize labor hours while aligning with quality, efficiency, cost, and safety goals.

You will define process sequences, validate methods, and drive improvements across production targets. A strong background in engineering and manufacturing, with Lean/Six Sigma know‑how, is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering is required or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility.

Responsibilities

• Define the working phase sequence of new production processes to meet cost and equipment budgets.
• Ensure production methods, cycle times, equipment performance, and materials support targets.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities with adherence to timeframes, quality and cost.
• Support production during startup of processes/equipment, train maintenance and production resources.

Skills

Project management

Continuous improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: Production Engineering Manager

The work model for the role is: Onsite, Richmond, VA

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organization's assembly methods, processes, and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Defines the working phase sequence of a new production process to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget.
• Ensures appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets; Ensures the production process complies with the project targets.
• Identifies and recommend improvement opportunities and implements improvement projects, ensuring adherence to timeframe, quality, and cost requirements; Approves the design for processes developed internally or externally and performs final tests with respect to the project.
• Provides support to Production during the internal/external process/equipment start-up, defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources; Evaluates new process technologies to improve productivity, quality, and cost reduction, defining and leading testing activities, approval criteria, and external provider choices.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor degree in engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and SAP (or similar ERPs) is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, and 5S is preferred
• Experience with project management and proven history of driving and sustaining change.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division's technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division's portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world's largest data center companies with advanced energy-efficient UPS solutions. The Division's ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy-to-use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

Why ABB?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

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