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Industrial Engineer 4

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

West Columbia, SC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$42 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Assembly Line, AutoCAD, Communication Skills, Computer Workstations, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Line Balancing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Plant Layout and Design, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Process Management, Process Manufacturing, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Production Systems, Production Volume, Productivity Model, Proposal Writing, Requirements Management, Staff Requirements, Transportation Routing
LOCATION
West Columbia, SC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title: Industrial Engineer
Location: West Columbia
Hire Type: Contract to Hire
Shift : 1st Shift | Mon-Fri 
Compensation: $40/hr-$42/hr
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.


Overview:

This role will focus on labor planning, plant layout design, capacity modeling, workflow optimization, and production efficiency improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting assembly line operations, creating AutoCAD 2D facility and production layouts, analyzing takt time versus cycle time, and improving throughput across the plant. This position will balance desk-based engineering work with hands-on production floor support while collaborating closely with operations and engineering teams to solve problems and drive continuous improvement initiatives. 

Job Duties: 

  • Develop and maintain plant and production line layouts using AutoCAD 2D
  • Create proposal drawings and facility layouts for workstations, material flow, cranes, carts, and production lines
  • Analyze labor requirements, staffing models, takt time, cycle time, and production capacity to meet customer demand
  • Perform labor planning and routing analysis to support manufacturing operations
  • Support line balancing and workflow optimization initiatives
  • Conduct time studies and work measurement analysis to establish labor utilization standards
  • Evaluate facility layout, equipment placement, and process flow to improve efficiency and reduce waste
  • Coordinate process planning and manufacturing setup during New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Assist with troubleshooting and operational support when production issues arise
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and production teams to implement process improvements
  • Communicate technical changes effectively to production personnel and stakeholders
  • Support Lean Manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Participate in plant walkthroughs, operational reviews, and implementation of manufacturing changes

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
  • Experience in manufacturing, assembly line, or high-volume production environments preferred
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D required
  • Experience creating plant/facility layouts and workflow drawings strongly preferred
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-changing manufacturing environment
  • Experience supporting production floor operations preferred
  • Lean Manufacturing exposure is a plus, but not required
  • Exposure to NPI environments and production ramp-ups is a plus, but not required


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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