Industrial Engineer

Siemens Mobility; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Wendell, NC to lead lean initiatives and optimize material, information, and value flows. You will drive cost reduction, throughput improvement, and operational excellence across the value stream with a focus on standardized work, line balancing, Kanban, and visual management.

The role requires 3+ years in operations, strong cross-functional collaboration, and proficiency in Excel and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years in operations, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Experience with lean manufacturing techniques (VSM, Standardized Work, Line Balancing, Pull Systems/Kanban, A3/8D, SMED, Six Sigma, and 5S/6S).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience conducting time studies, labor analysis, capacity analysis, and quantifying value to support business reasoning for improvement.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills including meeting/workshop facilitation.
• AutoCAD or similar for layout design.

Responsibilities

• Optimizes material, value, and information flows to improve costs and throughput.
• Analyzes production value streams and develops standardized work like line balancing and Yamazumi charts.
• Builds value stream simulations for capacity planning and ramp-up scenarios.
• Drives lean material flow with Kanban and pull systems across departments to improve efficiency.
• Removes waiting waste by improving informational flow (visual signals, Andon, 6S, daily management).
• Delivers training and sustaining mechanisms for lean improvements.
• Maintains timelines, project plans, and status reports for new lines, deployments, or localizations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Time studies

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

• Wendell - North Carolina - United States of America

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us!

About Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation:

The EA Business Unit's U.S. headquarters in Wendell, North Carolina, specializes in medium‑voltage power distribution equipment, including primary and secondary switchgear, controllers, contactors, circuit breakers, as well as OEM and replacement/retrofit solutions and services.

We are looking for an Industrial Engineer. This position will be based in Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available.

We are seeking a proactive and results-oriented Industrial Engineer to oversee and drive critical projects within the organization aimed at cost reduction, throughput improvement, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial engineering, with expertise in managing operational excellence projects, leading lean initiatives, and sustaining daily management systems. This role is crucial in optimizing the operational processes and contributing to the overall business goals of Siemens.

You’llmake an impact by:

• Optimizes systems of material flow, value flow, and informational flow at the value stream or multi-value stream level to achieve manufacturing cost and throughput improvements.
• Analyzes production value streams, including collecting process time and motion data, to develop standardized work deliverables such as line balancing and Yamazumi charts.
• Builds value stream flow simulations to assist plant management with production capacity planning and realization of ramp-up & capacity expansion scenarios.
• Develops and drives conversion toward lean material flow systems including Kanban and other pull methods that synchronize material flow across multiple departments and overall improves efficiency with internal logistics.
• Removes systemic forms of Waiting waste by developing and driving informational flow improvements such as visual signals, Andon systems, 6S, and daily performance management enablers.
• Creates conditions for successful change by delivering training, enablement, and sustaining mechanisms for lean improvements.
• Maintains timelines (Gantt chart), project plans, and status reports for transformational initiatives (within area of responsibility) such as new line layouts, new system deployments, major equipment adoptions, or new product localizations.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years experience in an operations, manufacturing, or logistics environment
• Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing techniques such as VSM, Standardized Work, Line Balancing, Pull Systems/Kanban, A3/8D, SMED, Six Sigma, and 5S/6S
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience conducting time studies, labor analysis, capacity analysis, and quantifying value to support business reasoning for improvement
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills including meeting/workshop facilitation
• AutoCAD or similar for layout design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in electrical product manufacturing or assembly operations
• Knowledge of lean logistics principles such as PFEP, container sizing, rack sizing, runners/repeaters analysis, and milk runs/tugger routes
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization tools
• Experience with flow simulation models and/or knowledge of queuing systems

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here .

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $74,970 - $128,520 annually with a target incentive of 5% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency
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Application Deadline
This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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