Industrial Engineer - Lean & Production Flow Specialist

The Richmond Group USA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Group USA is partnering with a growing manufacturing client to hire an Industrial Engineer for a key operation in the Richmond, Virginia area. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and improving production cells and value streams, with hands-on responsibility on the manufacturing floor.

You will develop line balances and staffing models, optimize layouts, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and bridge engineering with production leadership to boost manufacturability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Strong fundamentals in work measurement, line balancing, capacity planning, and production flow.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standard work, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with 2D CAD software for manufacturing layout development.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve dedicated production cells and value streams.
• Develop line balances and staffing models to optimize operations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturability, efficiency, quality, and overall flow.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

2D CAD software

Job description

The Richmond Group USA is partnering with a growing manufacturing client to hire an Industrial Engineer for a key operation in the Richmond, Virginia area. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and improving production cells and value streams, with hands-on responsibility on the manufacturing floor.

You will develop line balances and staffing models, optimize layouts, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and bridge engineering with production leadership to boost manufacturability,