Industrial Engineer

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate, and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Company has immediate opening for an Industrial Engineer at their Temple, TX manufacturing plant. This position supports the Division manufacturing operation by improving productivity, profitability, quality, and product flow using engineering principles enabling the effective use of people, machines, space utilization, and materials; uses the engineering abilities as a project manager, facility and equipment design, modification, repair and troubleshooting.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operational excellence. As the Industrial Engineer, you must be able to perform classic industrial engineering functions throughout the entire manufacturing and branch facilities. The complexity, duration, technical skills required will vary according to task. The ability to interface with all levels within the manufacturing facility is a must. This position must possess the skills to analyze situations and methods, communicate recommendations and solutions, and implement or assist in process improvements. Some travel is required to provide industrial engineering to the division branches or assistance to other division as requested. The position is exposed to temperature changes and various conditions based on the assigned project. Major challenges involve the developing product specifications which best utilize company resources.

Additional responsibilities of the Industrial Engineer will include:

• Works with customers concerning product design.


• Conducts studies pertaining to cost reduction, cost control, and inventory control; Works with the sales personnel to address product and process needs; Conducts studies to optimize material usage.


• Develops studies to analyze and optimize workflow and line balancing; Draft and design layouts for plant equipment, production operations, and office design.


• Develops bills of material and labor routings.


• Estimates production and material costs for new products; creates new products and develops CAD drawings; Creates process specifications for new products for pricing and manufacturing from CAD drawings.


• Analyzes company reports regarding materials yields, production yields, and labor utilization; Completes and maintains logs required by company policy; Tracks and forecasts production requirements.

Skills / Requirements

• BS Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent management work experience. 


• Two to four years' experience in a manufacturing environment. 


• Must have a broad engineering background, strong computer skills (i.e. CAD, CNC, programming and spreadsheets).

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants who receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive affordable benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment.  To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.