Industrial Engineer

Our client, a global automotive manufacturer, is seeking experienced Industrial Engineers to join its engineering team in Piedmont, South Carolina.

This opportunity supports a growing, highly automated manufacturing operation producing advanced components for electric vehicle battery systems. The facility utilizes sophisticated assembly equipment, robotics, industrial camera systems, and integrated manufacturing processes.

The company is seeking engineers with strong technical backgrounds in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automation, or industrial machine vision systems. Candidates do not need experience in every area, as the team is looking to strengthen several technical capabilities.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who understands complex manufacturing equipment, enjoys troubleshooting technical challenges, and can work across Engineering, Production, Quality, and external equipment suppliers to improve manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and improve highly automated manufacturing and assembly lines
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment, mechanical systems, electrical controls, and automation processes
• Identify root causes of equipment failures, production interruptions, and quality issues
• Support industrial camera and machine vision systems used for automated inspection, quality verification, and process control
• Work with PLCs, robotics, sensors, and automated control systems to identify and resolve technical issues
• Analyze production performance, including OEE, cycle times, downtime, and production output
• Implement process improvements to increase equipment reliability, efficiency, and product quality
• Support new equipment installations, production launches, and manufacturing ramp-up activities
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement equipment improvements
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Planning to meet production targets and project milestones
• Support technical projects involving equipment modifications, process optimization, and manufacturing improvements
• Develop and maintain process documentation, technical procedures, and engineering records
• Participate in continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, or a related technical role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong technical background in at least one of the following areas:
• Electrical engineering: Electrical troubleshooting, PLCs, automation controls, sensors, or robotics
• Mechanical engineering: Industrial equipment, mechanical troubleshooting, machinery, or automated assembly systems
• Machine vision: Industrial cameras, vision systems, automated inspection, programming, calibration, or troubleshooting
• Experience working with automated manufacturing equipment or complex production systems
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and production efficiency
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with production personnel, engineering teams, and equipment suppliers
• Technical engineering education or equivalent relevant hands-on manufacturing experience

Preferred Experience

• Automotive manufacturing, particularly Tier 1 suppliers
• Experience with high-volume, highly automated assembly lines
• Industrial camera and machine vision systems, including Cognex, Keyence, or similar technologies
• PLC programming, industrial robotics, and automation controls
• Experience with steel stamping, welding, injection molding, or assembly processes
• Experience supporting new production launches, equipment commissioning, or production ramp-ups
• Technical project management or responsibility for the performance of an automated production line
• Experience coordinating with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• SAP experience
• Engineering degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline

Why Join?

• Join an established global automotive manufacturer supporting the growing electric vehicle industry
• Work with advanced manufacturing technology, including robotics, automation, and extensive machine vision systems
• Play an important role in a major production ramp-up and manufacturing expansion
• Take ownership of technical challenges and contribute directly to production performance
• Collaborate with an experienced engineering team while developing specialized technical expertise
• Opportunity to contribute to the development and improvement of sophisticated, highly automated manufacturing processes