Industrial Engineer Job at SP Associates, Inc., Hazlehurst, GA

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  • SP Associates, Inc.
  • Hazlehurst, GA

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Engineer

Location: Hazlehurst, GA

Reports to: Engineering Manager / Plant Manager

Department: Engineering / Operations

Position Summary

The Industrial Engineer will play a key role in optimizing production systems, improving manufacturing efficiency, and supporting the scale-up of innovative composites and technical fabric technologies. This role focuses on analyzing workflows, designing efficient layouts, reducing waste, and implementing data-driven process improvements to maximize quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering principles, hands-on experience in a textile or composite materials environment, and a proactive mindset for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process Optimization
  • Analyze current manufacturing workflows, time studies, and production data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
  • Design and implement process changes to reduce cycle time, material waste, and labor costs without compromising quality or safety.
  • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and visual aids to support operational consistency.
  • Production Layout & Capacity Planning
  • Design and optimize facility and equipment layouts to improve material flow and operator ergonomics.
  • Collaborate with plant and production managers on space utilization, equipment upgrades, and capacity planning initiatives.
  • Data Analysis & Metrics
  • Use Lean tools, Six Sigma methodology, and statistical analysis (SPC, DOE) to track performance and support continuous improvement projects.
  • Collect and analyze production metrics (OEE, throughput, yield) to support decision-making and cost reduction strategies.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with R&D, Quality, and Maintenance teams to ensure processes are scalable and sustainable.
  • Assist in new product introduction (NPI) and process validation for new composites or technical fabric lines.
  • Sustainability & Innovation
  • Identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption, scrap, and environmental impact across operations.
  • Support innovation initiatives focused on advanced materials and next-generation manufacturing techniques.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably textiles, composites, or technical materials).
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement tools.
  • Proficiency with CAD software, simulation tools, and ERP/MRP systems.

Preferred:

  • Experience in textile processes such as weaving, lamination, coating, or fiber-reinforced composites.
  • Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
  • Experience with time studies, PFMEA, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis.

Working Conditions

  • Primarily on-site in a manufacturing facility with occasional travel to suppliers, vendors, or off-site production units.
  • Requires the ability to analyze production lines, interact with shop floor teams, and oversee improvement initiatives in real-time.

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