Industrial Engineer - Manufacturing

Burkert USA Corporation; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Burkert USA Corporation seeks an experienced manufacturing engineer to design, optimize, and support production processes and systems across lines and facilities. You will lead installation of new lines, automation, and tooling while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will analyze production data, apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Value Stream Mapping, collaborate with teams, and drive continuous improvement to support growth and product throughput.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP Preferred).
• CAD experience is a plus.
• Project management a plus
• Experience with Quality Assurance and Planning Tools and Methods (CMM, FAIR, PFMEA, etc.) a plus
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to lead projects and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, optimize, and support manufacturing processes and production systems to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity, and operational efficiency.
• Lead the planning, development, installation, and optimization of new production lines, manufacturing cells, facility expansions, and equipment implementations.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by ensuring products are manufacturable and successfully transitioned into production.
• Develop and maintain production layouts, workstation designs, material flow strategies, and manufacturing documentation utilizing SolidWorks and other engineering tools.
• Optimize factory layouts, workflows, ergonomics, labor utilization, and production capacity to support current and future business growth.
• Provide technical support to production operations by identifying process improvement opportunities, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Analyze production performance data and utilize data‑driven methodologies to improve throughput, quality, equipment utilization, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement automation, robotics, assembly fixtures, testing systems, vision inspection systems, and other manufacturing technologies to improve productivity and reduce manual effort.
• Lead the integration, commissioning, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Manage and support production test bench operations and maintenance activities, maximizing equipment uptime, reliability, and testing performance while coordinating repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance efforts.
• Lead cross‑functional projects involving Production, Facilities, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Engineering teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Manage capital projects, equipment installations, production line relocations, facility improvement projects, and contractor activities from concept through implementation.
• Conduct root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and develop error‑proofing solutions to improve product quality, process reliability, and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), engineering documentation, technical specifications, and process records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements while promoting a safe and efficient work environment.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SolidWorks

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: At a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family‑owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees in more than 30 countries and sees them all as individuals? In a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion? Did you answer "Yes" three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design, implement, optimize, and support manufacturing processes and production systems to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity, and operational efficiency.
• Lead the planning, development, installation, and optimization of new production lines, manufacturing cells, facility expansions, and equipment implementations.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by ensuring products are manufacturable and successfully transitioned into production.
• Develop and maintain production layouts, workstation designs, material flow strategies, and manufacturing documentation utilizing SolidWorks and other engineering tools.
• Optimize factory layouts, workflows, ergonomics, labor utilization, and production capacity to support current and future business growth.
• Provide technical support to production operations by identifying process improvement opportunities, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Analyze production performance data and utilize data‑driven methodologies to improve throughput, quality, equipment utilization, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement automation, robotics, assembly fixtures, testing systems, vision inspection systems, and other manufacturing technologies to improve productivity and reduce manual effort.
• Lead the integration, commissioning, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Manage and support production test bench operations and maintenance activities, maximizing equipment uptime, reliability, and testing performance while coordinating repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance efforts.
• Lead cross‑functional projects involving Production, Facilities, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Engineering teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Manage capital projects, equipment installations, production line relocations, facility improvement projects, and contractor activities from concept through implementation.
• Conduct root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and develop error‑proofing solutions to improve product quality, process reliability, and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), engineering documentation, technical specifications, and process records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements while promoting a safe and efficient work environment.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

*This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.*

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, and .
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP Preferred).
• CAD experience is a plus.
• Project management a plus
• Experience with Quality Assurance and Planning Tools and Methods (CMM, FAIR, PFMEA, etc.) a plus
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to lead projects and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team environments.

In return, we offer you exciting and challenging responsibilities, diverse perspectives with a high degree of individual freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to use it.

Our products and systems are invisible and indispensable at the same time. Without knowing it, we all encounter valves, sensors, controllers and customized systems made by Burkert every day: from beer, juice or dairy products to cosmetics and medicine products. Anyone who gives free flow to ideas and always thinks that little bit further than others, needs not only a great passion for innovation, but above all courage. This quality still characterizes our company today and makes our successes possible. Thanks to our financial independence, we can consistently pursue our strategic goals, even in uncertain times, and this creates a secure basis for the jobs in our company.