Manufacturing Industrial Engineer

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

On-the-job training and upskilling

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Manufacturing Industrial Engineer for a client’s production facility in Welkom. You will analyze processes, design workflows, implement Lean tools, and support targets on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering with 2–4 years of experience and strong Excel skills; knowledge of scheduling and inventory systems is a plus. Includes health benefits, retirement options, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing/industrial engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts (5S, Kanban, VSM).
• Familiarity with production scheduling and inventory systems.
• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data to identify trends and inefficiencies.
• Design and implement optimized workflows and equipment layouts.
• Develop and refine SOPs to ensure quality and consistency.
• Support lean initiatives and continuously improve processes.
• Troubleshoot issues and minimize downtime on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with supervisors and leads to boost performance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Industrial Engineer to join their production facility in Welkom . This role is integral to optimizing our manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You will work directly on the production floor, analyzing processes, implementing improvements, and supporting the manufacturing team in achieving production targets. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about tangible results and hands‑on problem‑solving within a busy industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement optimized production workflows and equipment layouts.
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and quality.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and team leads to enhance operational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related manufacturing discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts (e.g., 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping).
• Familiarity with production scheduling and inventory management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Health insurance coverage and access to wellness programs.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• On-the-job training and opportunities to learn new manufacturing technologies.