Industrial Engineer

Itron, Inc.; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid vacation

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing methods for parts, subassemblies, and finished products.

You will partner with Manufacturing Engineering and cross-functional teams to support NPI, improve performance, establish labor standards, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Demonstrated ability to use LEAN principles and data-driven approaches to optimize production lines, reduce bottlenecks, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 1+ year of relevant industrial or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement methods (5S, kaizen, Gemba).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, project-planning, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative work across Engineering, Operations, Quality and other functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish, and maintain process cycle times, labor standards, work routings and process times across manufacturing departments.
• Perform time studies and analyze processes to establish accurate time standards and improve productivity.
• Coordinate new product introductions (NPI) with cross-functional teams for product releases.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and recommend tooling, equipment, staffing, and process requirements.
• Review production lines to optimize operator, equipment, and floor space usage.
• Lead LEAN continuous-improvement activities including kaizen events and 5S initiatives.
• Maintain and update plant master layout as equipment is added or moved.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process flow charts, and related documentation.
• Develop project timelines and budgets for manufacturing engineering activities.
• Identify cost-reduction and productivity-improvement opportunities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S & Kaizen

Time studies

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. The Industrial Engineer develops, implements, and maintains manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and processes used in the fabrication and assembly of parts, components, subassemblies, and finished products. This role partners closely with Manufacturing Engineering and cross-functional teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI), improve manufacturing performance, establish accurate labor standards, and drive continuous improvement. The Industrial Engineer will use data, LEAN principles, and an innovative, customer‑centric approach to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost while supporting efficient and scalable manufacturing operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, establish, and maintain process cycle times, labor standards, work standard routings, and process times across manufacturing departments.
• Perform time studies and analyze manufacturing processes to establish accurate time standards and identify opportunities to improve productivity.
• Partner collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineering and other cross-functional teams to coordinate the release and implementation of new products through the NPI process.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and recommend tooling, equipment, staffing, and process requirements for new and existing product lines.
• Review and analyze existing production lines to determine the effective use of operators, equipment, and floor space using standard work, operator‑in‑motion analysis, and other industrial engineering methods.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing throughput constraints, including bottlenecks, inefficient process flows, and capacity limitations.
• Lead and support LEAN continuous‑improvement activities, including kaizen events, Gemba walks, 5S initiatives, and manufacturing excellence assessments.
• Maintain and update the plant master layout as new equipment is installed or production lines are added, relocated, or modified.
• Create and maintain clear, accurate work instructions, process flow charts, manufacturing procedures, and related operational documentation.
• Prepare plans, schedules, project timelines, and budgets for manufacturing engineering activities and remain accountable for assigned deliverables.
• Develop and maintain accurate project timelines for new and existing manufacturing programs, adapting plans as business and customer requirements evolve.
• Identify, develop, and help execute factory cost‑reduction and productivity‑improvement projects.
• Recommend and implement innovative process improvements that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) performance while supporting customer requirements.
• Maintain manufacturing records and reporting systems used to coordinate and evaluate manufacturing operations.
• Work authentically and collaboratively across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other functions to identify issues, communicate recommendations, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by using data and structured problem-solving to improve manufacturing performance and responsiveness to internal and external customers.
• May provide day-to-day guidance or supervision to a co‑op student.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1+ year of relevant industrial or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of LEAN manufacturing and continuous‑improvement principles, including methods such as 5S, kaizen, Gemba, time studies, and process‑flow analysis.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, project‑planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other functions while maintaining accountability for project commitments and results.
• Agile mindset with the ability to manage changing priorities and respond to evolving production and customer requirements.
• Customer‑centric approach to manufacturing improvement, with an understanding of how operational performance supports reliable delivery, quality, and value for customers in the Utilities & Energy sector.
• Authentic and effective communication skills with the ability to build productive working relationships across multiple levels and functions.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of relevant industrial or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands‑on experience leading or supporting LEAN initiatives, kaizen events, Gemba walks, 5S programs, or manufacturing excellence assessments.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and transitioning new products into a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing layout development, production‑line balancing, capacity analysis, operator utilization, and throughput improvement.
• Experience identifying and executing manufacturing cost‑savings or productivity‑improvement projects.
• Demonstrated ability to use innovative, data‑driven approaches to solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations within the technology, Utilities, Energy, or related industrial sectors.
• Experience mentoring, directing, or supervising engineering co‑op students or interns is a plus.

Benefits Info:

This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!

Travel: 0-10% Physical Demands: This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment. This is a safety sensitive role.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [e-mail].

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live.

Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com

We aren’t creating kitschy tech‑gadgets that will end up in a landfill or junk drawer after a few years. At Itron you’ll contribute to building sustainable, next‑generation utility and smart‑city solutions that help grow resilient communities through thoughtful energy and water management. You can begin your career here and do work that truly matters.

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