Industrial Engineer

Air Comfort, Inc; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Preform Solutions, Inc. in Sioux Falls is seeking an Industrial Engineer to oversee machine processors and drive safe, efficient, and optimized production.

You will analyze workflows, develop SOPs, train operators, and collaborate with maintenance and quality to implement improvements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, experience in plastics/manufacturing preferred, and a willingness to work 24/7 shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of machine processors across injection molding and blow molding lines.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, quality, and cost improvements.
• Develop and optimize standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and waste reduction.
• Train and support operators on process best practices.
• Ensure safety standards, quality requirements, and production goals are consistently met.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Us

Preform Solutions, Inc. is a locally owned plastic manufacturer in Sioux Falls, creating high-quality, precision-engineered preforms, bottles, and plastic products for the packaging industry for 25 years. We take pride in our innovation, commitment to quality, and our ability to deliver custom solutions that meet demanding customer specifications.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Engineer to oversee our machine processors and support efficient, safe, and optimized production operations. This role will be responsible for analyzing workflows, improving manufacturing processes, supporting machine operators, and ensuring our molding operations run at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of machine processors across injection molding and blow molding lines
• Communicate with Processors on various shifts as required; facility operates 24/7/365
• Willing to take calls about production issues on nights/weekends
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, quality, and cost improvements
• Develop and optimize standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process documentation
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and waste reduction
• Monitor equipment performance data and recommend improvements or upgrades
• Train and support operators on process best practices
• Ensure safety standards, quality requirements, and production goals are consistently met

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience in injection molding or plastics manufacturing preferred
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, workflow optimization, and production metrics
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to work in a growing, innovative manufacturing environment
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Supportive team culture with a focus on continuous improvement

Schedule

Primarily Monday-Friday dayshift hours, but may have to occasionally come in to communicate with teams on other shifts. Would need to take night/weekend calls as needed from processors with questions.

We are looking for employees that are interested in long-term careers! Employment is conditional upon passing pre-employment screening based on company policy.