Industrial Engineer - Lean & Process Improvement

Ariens Company; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (day

401(k) match and profit-sharing

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticesh

Employee Product Purchase Program

Job summary

AriensCo is seeking an Industrial Engineer at our Fayetteville, TN facility to optimize manufacturing operations. You will lead data-driven improvements, lean initiatives, and ergonomics-focused redesigns in a serial production environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, development of labor standards, and ongoing safety/compliance initiatives to drive efficiency and quality across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in Industrial Engineering or similar.
• CAD, simulation, and data analysis proficiency (Excel, Power BI, Minitab).
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in metal fabrication and assembly lines.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production workflows to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Design and implement lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping).
• Develop time studies and labor standards to improve productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve bottlenecks and improve throughput.
• Evaluate plant layout, material flow, and workstation ergonomics.
• Support new product introductions by designing efficient manufacturing processes.
• Monitor KPIs and generate reports to guide decisions.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production inefficiencies.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in engineering activities.
• Train and mentor staff on process improvements and best practices.
• Oversee engineering support for serial production lines, ensuring quality.
• Oversee process control and optimization for finished goods assembly, packaging, delivery.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Power BI

Minitab

Excel

Job description

AriensCo is seeking an Industrial Engineer at our Fayetteville, TN facility to optimize manufacturing operations. You will lead data-driven improvements, lean initiatives, and ergonomics-focused redesigns in a serial production environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, development of labor standards, and ongoing safety/compliance initiatives to drive efficiency and quality across the plant.