Senior Industrial Engineer

ZT Systems; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, is seeking a Sr Industrial Engineer to drive the development of industrial models and analytics that guide manufacturing decisions and resource planning. You will lead capacity planning, labor modeling, line balancing, MES/SFC assessments, and cost modeling, partnering with stakeholders to enable scalable production for cloud computing services.

This role requires strong data visualization skills, programming capability, and a proactive mindset to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Experience in manufacturing or warehousing environments.
• Experience with SQL and Tableau or equivalents.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proactive with initiative.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, R, Java).
• Lean/continuous improvement experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Lead IE activities for new product introductions and transfers, including capacity planning and line balancing.
• Support storage and processing area design, workflows, vendor coordination, and site build-out.
• Develop analyses for RFPs/RFQs to evaluate production feasibility and commitments.
• Evaluate MES/SFC processes and improvements.
• Develop manufacturing cost models to support business cases and launches.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Communication

Initiative

Lean/Continuous improvement

Programming basics

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Job description

About the Role

The Sr Industrial Engineer is responsible for driving the development and implementation of industrial models and analytical tools that support manufacturing decision making. The Sr Industrial Engineer collaborates with key manufacturing stakeholders in defining the roadmap for changes to resources, infrastructure, and machines driven by meaningful insights derived from the organization’s key analytical tools.

What You Will Do

• Lead industrial engineering activities supporting new product introductions and product transfers, including capacity planning, labor modeling, line balancing, process validation, and production readiness assessments.
• Support the design of storage and processing areas, develop new workflows and procedures, work closely with vendors to procure equipment, and coordinate any required build-out or construction within the facility
• Support customer RFP and RFQ activities by developing manufacturing capacity, labor, cycle time, and resource analyses used to evaluate production feasibility and business commitments.
• Evaluate & review proposed changes to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)/Shop Floor Control (SFC) processes.
• Develop manufacturing cost models to support business case development and product launch decisions.

What You Will Bring

The right person for this role has exceptional analytical capabilities, thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves problem-solving, is a good communicator, and is passionate about enabling the future of cloud computing.

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• 2+ years relevant experience in an engineering role
• Experience with Data visualization Tools
• Experience in manufacturing or warehousing environments
• Experience with analysis tools such as SQL and Tableau, or equivalents.
• Growth mindset: you believe in continuous learning by dedication of time, effort and energy.
• Takes independent initiative to complete projects with a sense of urgency.
• Competence in mathematical computing with at least one programming language (e.g. Python, R, Java), and the ability to learn technical methods and tools independently.
• Proficiency presentation skills, including the ability to simplify results & statistical concepts into simple and actionable insights.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
• Experience with continuous improvement / lean programs.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, and Word).

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About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career‑defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

• -Competitive base salary
• -Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• -401(k) retirement savings plan
• -Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

• -Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
• -Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
• -Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• -Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• -Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

• -Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
• -Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.