Emerson Electric · Aiken, SC

Industrial Engineer

Aiken, SC, United StatesOn-siteOperations

Listed on Emerson Electric’s official careers site. Posted October 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

The Industrial Engineer is a member of the local Operational Excellence (OpEx) team, responsible for supporting the site's transformation by implementing and sustaining FLMC standards and Lean Manufacturing principles. The role partners with operations and functional teams to drive continuous improvement, eliminate waste, improve productivity, and strengthen the Lean culture across the facility. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Support implementation and sustainment of 5S and FLMC standards across the plant.

Train and coach employees on Lean concepts and continuous improvement methodologies. Conduct time studies, line balancing, and workflow optimization activities. Participate in and support SMED, Kaikaku, and other continuous improvement projects. Assist in the implementation of Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Yamazumi, Kanban, and Standard Work. Monitor and analyze operational performance data and communicate improvement opportunities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the site's Operational Excellence roadmap.

Who You Are

You make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information. You step up to handle tough issues. You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives. You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. You address root causes and can explain your sound thinking and empower others.

For This Role, You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field 3 + years of relevant work experience in manufacturing, lean manufacturing, or a continuous improvement environment

Preferred Qualifications

That Set You Apart: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Basic knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, LN, or similar). AutoCAD or similar layout/design software.

Lean Manufacturing tools

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Yamazumi Line Design & Line Balancing Kanban 5S SMED Standard Work Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive.

Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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