Industrial Engineer: Manufacturing & Process Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Siemens is hiring an Industrial Engineer for our Knightdale, NC facility. You will analyze production processes, design efficient work systems, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing—partnering with production, engineering, maintenance, quality, logistics, and suppliers.

The role focuses on improving safety, productivity, cost and quality, with involvement in equipment ramp-up, line setup and process readiness. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, production process improvement, or production line support.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with hands-on exposure to production processes, equipment layouts, workflow improvement, and/or labor standards.
• Experience conducting time studies, process analysis, capacity planning, or continuous improvement activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to analyze data, communicate findings, and present recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Designing and improving manufacturing work systems, production flow, equipment layouts, and material movement to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
• Conducting time studies, motion studies, capacity analysis, and labor planning to establish production standards and identify improvement opportunities.
• Leading continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, ergonomics, quality, throughput, waste reduction, and process stability.
• Supporting new product introductions, production line setup, equipment ramp-up, and process readiness for manufacturing launch.
• Analyzing manufacturing and logistics processes to identify bottlenecks, root causes, and opportunities for standardized work and improved performance.
• Developing process documentation, work instructions, performance metrics, and training materials to support production teams and sustain improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time studies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD / Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Siemens is hiring an Industrial Engineer for our Knightdale, NC facility. You will analyze production processes, design efficient work systems, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing—partnering with production, engineering, maintenance, quality, logistics, and suppliers.

The role focuses on improving safety, productivity, cost and quality, with involvement in equipment ramp-up, line setup and process readiness. Relocation assistance is available.