Industrial Engineer - Master Black Belt

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Location:

Moncks Corner, South Carolina, United States of America

The Automation Industrial Engineer will collaborate with project engineers, project managers, CAD/BIM operators, technical writers, suppliers, and installers. Ideal candidates must be comfortable regularly communicating via video conference, email, and internal ticketing systems.

The CBRE team is committed to the successful implementation of autonomous and semi‑autonomous vehicles throughout our client’s global data center environment. CBRE is seeking a full‑time, permanent Automation Industrial Engineer with a Black Belt certification, with experience conducting Gemba walks, interviews, time studies, etc., working to improve processes through problem solving, data analysis, and cross‑functional teamwork. The Automation Industrial Engineer will report to the Client‑approved location:
Moncks Corner, SC.

I. Process Improvement & Project Leadership (Black Belt Focus)

• Identify, define, prioritize, and execute large‑scale, complex continuous improvement projects using the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) or DMADV (Design, Measure, Analyze, Design, Verify) methodologies.
• Collaborate with operational SMEs and existing Process Engineers to define and document “future state” standardized workflows.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to simplify, error‑proof (poka‑yoke), and standardize processes before automation is considered.
• Apply advanced statistical techniques, including Design of Experiments (DOE), regression analysis, and Statistical Process Control (SPC), to analyze process variation and determine root causes. Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Minitab, R, Python) is required.
• Apply rigorous industrial engineering and data analysis methods to all mapped processes.
• Identify and quantify bottlenecks, sources of waste (Muda), manual toil, ergonomic risks, and quality/SLA variance.
• Analyze opportunities for automation using robotics (e.g., robotic arms, AGVs/AMRs) and other mechatronic solutions.
• Responsible for delivering quantifiable results, including financial savings, cycle time reduction, quality improvement (defect reduction), and customer‑satisfaction enhancement.
• Develop and execute change‑management plans to ensure successful and sustained implementation of new processes and controls.

II. Industrial Engineering & Optimization

• Design, develop, and implement optimized production and operational systems, including facility layouts, work‑cell design, and material‑flow analysis.
• Conduct time studies, method analysis, and capacity planning to establish engineered standards, balance production lines, and maximize resource utilization (labor, equipment, and space).
• Evaluate processes and work environments for ergonomic risks and implement solutions to improve worker safety and productivity.
• Utilize simulation and modeling tools to evaluate proposed process changes and predict their impact before physical implementation.

III. Business Acumen

• Ability to translate operational improvements into financial impact (ROI, cost‑benefit analysis).
• Experience in network optimization, global supply‑chain design, and capital investment planning.
• Capability to influence executive decisions through data‑driven insights and scenario modeling.

IV. Leadership Without Direct Reports

• Thought Leadership – Serve as a subject‑matter expert (SME) for global operations strategy. Mentor and coach other engineers informally; lead cross‑functional initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management – Partner with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, and Technology. Drive alignment on strategic projects without formal authority.

V. Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field;
  Masters preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification from a recognized and reputable institution.
• Deep understanding of Six Sigma philosophies, principles, and the DMAIC model.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement, or a…