What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Evolve HR Solutions?
What would you change if you walked into a plant with no true flow, limited scheduling discipline, and capacity that’s about to be maxed out?
Our client is looking for a hands-on Industrial Engineer to design, implement, and scale the operational backbone of a growing manufacturing operation.
Overview
We are hiring an Industrial Engineer to support a growing operation located 20–30 minutes north of Marietta and Alpharetta.
This is a build-and-transform role, as the plant prepares for significant growth, with leadership projecting full capacity utilization over the next three years. Today, the operation lacks formal scheduling, standardized routings, and consistent process flow. This role will step in to help define how the plant should run, then implement it.
You will be deeply embedded in the operation, mapping processes, redesigning flow, and driving measurable improvements in throughput, capacity, and efficiency.
What You’ll Work On
Design the System
- Develop and implement process flow diagrams across key production areas
- Build and standardize BOMs, routings, and work instructions
- Establish capacity models and production planning inputs
Optimize Flow & Layout
- Redesign plant layout to improve material flow and reduce waste
- Lead line balancing efforts across fabrication and assembly processes
- Improve material movement and handling across the operation
Drive Measurable Improvement
- Conduct time studies and apply data to drive throughput gains
- Identify bottlenecks and implement incremental, sustainable improvements
- Lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives
Execute & Influence Change
- Lead change management efforts in a tenured workforce environment
- Work directly with operators and supervisors to implement new processes
- Overcome resistance by demonstrating practical, real-world improvements
Own Key Projects
- Manage multiple CAPEX projects from concept through execution
- Support 3–4 concurrent projects focused on capacity expansion and efficiency
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (Mechanical with strong IE experience also considered)
- 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong experience with:
- Process mapping and flow design
- Time studies and standard work development
- Capacity planning and line balancing
- Proven ability to implement change in operational environments
- Experience working in fabrication, machining, or similar industrial settings
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
- Comfortable working on the shop floor and being “in the middle of it”
What Will Set You Apart
- Formal Industrial Engineering training
- Experience building systems in environments that lacked structure
- Ability to translate data into practical shop-floor execution
- Strong presence and credibility with long-tenured teams
- Exposure to growth or capacity expansion environments