Job Title: Senior Industrial Engineer (Principal Level)
Location: Remote / Field-Based (East Coast) – Preferred home base: Atlanta, GA or Indianapolis, IN
Reports To: VP, Manufacturing
About the Opportunity
Raise is hiring on behalf of a key client in the Food & Beverage industry. This organization is an established industry leader experiencing strong growth and expanding its operations to meet increasing demand.
This is a high-impact, Principal-level role offering the opportunity to lead critical engineering initiatives, influence operational strategy, and drive large-scale improvements across a multi-site manufacturing network.
Role Focus
- Highly technical and hands-on role with minimal team management responsibilities
- Strong experience in multi-site / network optimization across manufacturing operations
- Proven track record leading large-scale CapEx projects ($MM range)
- Background in high-performance manufacturing environments
Position Summary
Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, the Senior Industrial Engineer will play a critical role in driving process improvements and executing both capital and non-capital projects across manufacturing operations.
This position focuses on designing, optimizing, and implementing manufacturing systems to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless workflows and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, safety, and quality
- Support TPM-based / operational excellence initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions
- Develop plant layouts and equipment specifications to maximize throughput
- Partner with quality teams to ensure compliance and implement corrective actions
- Support new product introductions and scale-up activities
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses for process improvements
- Lead large-scale engineering projects ensuring delivery on time and within budget
- Travel to sites as needed to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues
- Drive cross-functional initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve service levels
- Advise leadership on engineering strategy, capital investments, and operational improvements
- Lead implementation of scalable solutions including automation, layout optimization, and workflow redesign
- Standardize project execution and develop SOPs
- Collaborate with operations and technical teams to ensure system integration and efficiency
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- 10 –12 years of relevant industrial/manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in high-performance manufacturing environments
- Strong proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience working with ERP systems and production planning tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automation, robotics, or smart manufacturing technologies
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
- Knowledge of ISO standards and regulatory compliance
Travel Requirement
- 30% – 40% travel required across multiple facilities (including East Coast, Midwest, and international locations)
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