Senior Industrial Engineer

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer for a leading manufacturing company in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the expansion of a 1.1 million square foot manufacturing facility, with a focus on optimizing factory layout, capacity planning, and operational flow. The role requires a high-impact professional with deep analytical skills and a track record of setting up greenfield factories.

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer for a leading manufacturing company in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the expansion of a 1.1 million square foot manufacturing facility, with a focus on optimizing factory layout, capacity planning, and operational flow. The role requires a high-impact professional with deep analytical skills and a track record of setting up greenfield factories.

• Master Factory Layout & Space Allocation:
  Own and optimize the facility layout across a 1.1M sqft footprint to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Capacity & Cycle Time Analysis:
  Conduct analyses and studies to identify bottlenecks and ensure factory throughput meets scaling targets.
• Material Handling & Flow Simulation:
  Design and simulate material logistics and internal movements to improve factory operations.
• Line Balancing & Lean Tools:
  Maintain workload balancing charts and value stream maps to optimize human-machine interactions.
• Headcount & Labor Estimates:
  Develop headcount models to calculate labor requirements as the plant scales.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with various teams to incorporate spatial and utility needs into the master plan.
• Continuous Improvement Culture:
  Establish frameworks for 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement before mass production.
• Process Design:
  Manage line layouts, cycle times, and material flow simulations.
• Risk & Safety:
  Conduct ergonomic assessments and workflow safety planning.
• Quality & Control:
  Provide input on standard work combinations and quality management.
• Operations & Maintenance:
  Develop staffing plans and standard work instructions.

• Education & Experience:
  Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Greenfield Factory Setup:
  Proven experience in setting up large-scale manufacturing facilities from an Industrial Engineering standpoint.
• IE Tool Proficiency:
  Expert in Yamazumi charts, Value Stream Mapping, and line balancing.
• Simulation & CAD Mastery:
  Experience with discrete-event simulation software and AutoCAD.
• Data-Driven Problem Solving:
  Strong statistical analysis background for calculating efficiency and utilization rates.

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

• Experience in large-scale facilities or highly regulated industries.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or extensive lean manufacturing training.
• Familiarity with racking systems and specialized storage regulations.

Monday to Friday, 1st shift.

Unlimited PTO, equity.

Salary range: $85,000 - $140,000 per year.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.