Job description
Join Apex Manufacturing Solutions as an Industrial Engineer in Charlotte, NC. You will drive lean initiatives to optimize production lines, reduce waste, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost. This role combines hands-on process engineering with data-driven decision making to enable scalable, high-performance operations.
We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a clear path for career growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibility
- Lead cross-functional process improvement projects across assembly, machining, and packaging lines using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Conduct time studies, work measurement, line balancing, and capacity analysis to improve throughput.
- Design and implement efficient production layouts, material flow, and Kanban systems to reduce waste and improve flow.
- Analyze production data using ERP/MES and BI tools; develop dashboards to monitor KPIs and drive actionable insights.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and sourcing teams to ensure On-Time Delivery and First Pass Yield improvements.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions (AC) with measurable impact on cost and quality.
- Support capacity planning, line automation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects (Kaizen events).
- Document standard work, train operators, and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 3+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience; Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.
- Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Excel, Minitab, JMP, or Python; experience with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Experience with time studies, process mapping, line balancing, and method optimization.
- Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, 5S, safety compliance, and continuous improvement culture.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management abilities; ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Ability to travel up to 15% as needed; must be legally eligible to work in the United States.