Industrial Systems Engineer

Jabil; Flat Rock (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is looking for an Industrial Systems Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency in their Flat Rock, North Carolina facility. This role involves key responsibilities such as optimizing high-speed automated systems, developing line balance strategies, and improving material flow.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in process optimization and manufacturing systems. Strong collaboration and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with manufacturing systems and process optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes in high-speed automated environments.
• Develop line balance strategies to enhance throughput and efficiency.
• Support and improve automated material handling systems.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

FlexSim

Automated material handling systems

Job description

Industrial Systems Engineer – High-Speed Automation & Manufacturing

We are seeking an Industrial Systems Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, material flow, and labor efficiency in a high-speed automated production environment. This role focuses on line balancing, work cell design, simulation modeling, and continuous improvement to support both automated and manual assembly operations.

Key Responsibilities

High-Speed Manufacturing & Process Optimization

• Analyze and optimize production systems supporting high-speed automated assembly assets
• Develop line balance strategies to maximize throughput, efficiency, and resource utilization
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as cycle time, OEE, and labor productivity

Material Handling & System Flow

• Support and optimize automated material handling systems including robotics, AMRs, AGVs, and conveyor systems
• Improve movement, storage, and retrieval of totes and pallets to reduce bottlenecks and increase system efficiency
• Evaluate plant layouts and material flow to ensure optimal production performance

Work Cell Design & Manual Assembly

• Develop and implement efficient work cell layouts for both automated and manual assembly operations
• Define standardized work, ergonomic improvements, and operator efficiency strategies
• Balance labor across manual and semi-automated processes

Simulation & Modeling

• Utilize FlexSim software to model production systems, validate capacity, and simulate process improvements
• Perform scenario analysis to support capital investments and layout changes
• Provide data-driven recommendations based on simulation outputs

Vision Systems & Quality Integration

• Support implementation and improvement of high-speed vision systems for quality inspection applications
• Analyze defect data and collaborate with quality and engineering teams to improve process capability

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Lead and support initiatives using:
  • Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Six Sigma methodologies
  • PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
  • RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
• Identify waste and inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements
• Drive standardization and best practices across operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, and Quality teams
• Support new product introductions, line transfers, and capacity expansions
• Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• 5 years minimum experience and understanding of manufacturing systems, process optimization, and labor analysis
• Experience with data analysis and process improvement techniques
• Ability to develop layouts, workflows, and standardized work instructions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-speed automation environments (300+ parts per minute)
• Medical device manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with:
  • Automated material handling systems (AMR, AGV, robotics)
  • High-speed vision systems and inspection processes
  • Proficiency in FlexSim or similar simulation software
  • Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to balance automation and manual operations effectively
• Attention to detail and process discipline
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Work Environment

• Combination of office and shop floor engagement
• Direct interaction with both automated systems and manual operations
• Occasional travel for benchmarking, system validation, or multi-site support

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Engineering Manager
• Works closely with: Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, and Quality teams