Senior Industrial Engineer - Greenfield Factory

Vulcan Elements; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements in Durham, NC is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead the expansion of its 1.1 million square foot manufacturing facility. This role is pivotal for optimizing design, capacity, and flow in a high-impact environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in setting up greenfield factories, with expertise in CAD design, capacity analysis, and lean manufacturing principles. Expect to collaborate across departments to ensure operational efficiencies and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience setting up large-scale manufacturing facilities.
• Proficient in developing and using process design tools.

Responsibilities

• Own facility layout and optimize space allocation.
• Conduct capacity and cycle time analyses.
• Design material handling and flow simulation.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Yamazumi charts

Value Stream Mapping

Discrete-event simulation

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree in related technical discipline

Tools

FlexSim

Arena

Simio

Job description

Vulcan Elements in Durham, NC is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead the expansion of its 1.1 million square foot manufacturing facility. This role is pivotal for optimizing design, capacity, and flow in a high-impact environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in setting up greenfield factories, with expertise in CAD design, capacity analysis, and lean manufacturing principles. Expect to collaborate across departments to ensure operational efficiencies and drive improvements.