Senior Industrial Engineer

Senior Industrial Engineer

This Opportunity: Komline‑Sanderson is a leading provider of engineered solutions for the industrial and environmental markets, delivering high‑performance equipment across industries including wastewater treatment, mining, chemicals, and power generation. With a strong legacy of innovation, quality, and service, Komline‑Sanderson commits to operational excellence and long‑term value creation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Analyze production processes, labor utilization, material flow, and facility layouts to improve efficiency and throughput
• Develop and implement manufacturing standards, labor standards, and capacity models
• Lead Value Stream Mapping exercises and identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve process flow
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S, visual management, and standard work implementation
• Evaluate production bottlenecks and develop sustainable solutions to improve operational performance
• Lead facility layout and workflow optimization projects to support business growth and operational efficiency
• Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to identify trends and support decision‑making
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing leadership to drive continuous improvement efforts
• Support capital investment planning and justification activities
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions and production expansions
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on industrial engineering best practices
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and operational performance reporting
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of production planning, labor standards, capacity analysis, and process optimization
• Experience in capital equipment, engineered‑to‑order, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Proficiency with ERP systems, manufacturing analytics, and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
• Frequent walking and observation within production areas
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience leading cross‑functional improvement projects
• Experience with manufacturing automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives
• Multi‑site manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting capital expenditure and facility expansion projects
• Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools

Equal Opportunity Statement: Komline is an EEO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled