Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Lead Industrial Engineer
Tuscaloosa, AL
$106,000 to $135,000 a year
The employer is a maker of motors, drives and motion-control systems for industrial equipment.
Our Tuscaloosa office is growing, and we need a Lead Industrial Engineer who can set technical direction from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative industrial & manufacturing engineering group and report to the industrial & manufacturing engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in our Tuscaloosa office.
What you’ll do
- Map value streams and lead kaizen events
- Build capacity and staffing models
- Run time studies and set labor standards
- Analyze operational data and recommend improvements
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Experience with layout or simulation software
- Strong analytical and spreadsheet skills
- Clear communication with operations teams
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Experience with FlexSim or Arena
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Tuscaloosa, AL is $106,000 – $135,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Wellness stipend
- Tuition reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
