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General information
Description & Requirements
- Full-Time
- On-site
About AESC US LLC
AESC Mission
About the Role
As AESC ramps up new battery manufacturing facilities across the Southeastern United States to meet rising demand from automotive OEM partners, we are expanding our local engineering teams to support smooth plant launches.
The Plant Industrial Engineer is responsible for analyzing and improving manufacturing processes within our plant operations. The Plant Industrial Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, develop process improvements, and support the continuous improvement culture within the organization.
This position requires a deep understanding of industrial engineering principles, lean manufacturing techniques, and data-driven decision-making.
In this role, you will work closely with a dynamic team of engineers, production managers, and quality assurance specialists to ensure our manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Your work will directly contribute to the development and production of high-performance battery systems that power the future of electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Career Growth Opportunities
Your Team
What You Will Do
- KPI Management – Benchmarking and Continuous Improvement
- Plant Layout Optimization – Evaluate potential layout changes, manage revisions to plant layout CAD files
- Material Flow Analysis – Analyze conveyor capacity and location, analyze AGV capacities and quantities, optimize material flow from dock doors to warehouse to process areas, ensure adequate Kanban sizing in process areas, confirm buffer size for area to area and between process equipment, ensure safe movement for people and materials
- Capacity Planning – Work with Supply Chain to develop production plan, optimize line/shift patterns to meet production demand and minimize labor cost, maintain capacity and headcount model for each plant, support Operations team in developing annual labor budget, continuous line balance evaluation and recommendation of improvements, cycle time monitoring with Maintenance Engineering to identify bottlenecks
- Simulation Modeling – Maintain simulation model of each plant / product type, modify model based on changes to program assumptions
What You Need
- 3-5+ years of industrial engineering experience, expert knowledge of plant production and operations
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related engineering field and experience required.
- Experienced in AutoCAD, BIM 360 (or similar), Plant simulation software (Siemens Plant Simulation or Any Logic to model production flows, or similar), Business software Excel/Word/PowerPoint/MS 360.
- Strategic thinking and vision to optimize manufacturing operations.
- Communication with Global IE team to align initiatives and share best practices
- Project management abilities to deliver complex initiatives on time and budget
- Collaboration and relationship-building across global cross-functional partners
- Broad knowledge of battery production
- Lean manufacturing expertise to implement continuous improvement
- Analytics and modeling capabilities to simulate production systems
- Oversight of production ramp up, capacity planning, and labor requirements
- Knowledge of battery testing protocols and quality control processes
- Communication skills to align local and global organizations.
What We Offer
Welcome to our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary and a rewarding AESC bonus program. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K, and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
- Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with company match
- Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
- Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
- Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Process
Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
- Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Travel
Work Environment
The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.
“We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.”
General information
Description & Requirements
- Full-Time
- On-site
About AESC US LLC
AESC Mission
About the Role
As AESC ramps up new battery manufacturing facilities across the Southeastern United States to meet rising demand from automotive OEM partners, we are expanding our local engineering teams to support smooth plant launches.
The Plant Industrial Engineer is responsible for analyzing and improving manufacturing processes within our plant operations. The Plant Industrial Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, develop process improvements, and support the continuous improvement culture within the organization.
This position requires a deep understanding of industrial engineering principles, lean manufacturing techniques, and data-driven decision-making.
In this role, you will work closely with a dynamic team of engineers, production managers, and quality assurance specialists to ensure our manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Your work will directly contribute to the development and production of high-performance battery systems that power the future of electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Career Growth Opportunities
Your Team
What You Will Do
- KPI Management – Benchmarking and Continuous Improvement
- Plant Layout Optimization – Evaluate potential layout changes, manage revisions to plant layout CAD files
- Material Flow Analysis – Analyze conveyor capacity and location, analyze AGV capacities and quantities, optimize material flow from dock doors to warehouse to process areas, ensure adequate Kanban sizing in process areas, confirm buffer size for area to area and between process equipment, ensure safe movement for people and materials
- Capacity Planning – Work with Supply Chain to develop production plan, optimize line/shift patterns to meet production demand and minimize labor cost, maintain capacity and headcount model for each plant, support Operations team in developing annual labor budget, continuous line balance evaluation and recommendation of improvements, cycle time monitoring with Maintenance Engineering to identify bottlenecks
- Simulation Modeling – Maintain simulation model of each plant / product type, modify model based on changes to program assumptions
What You Need
- 3-5+ years of industrial engineering experience, expert knowledge of plant production and operations
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related engineering field and experience required.
- Experienced in AutoCAD, BIM 360 (or similar), Plant simulation software (Siemens Plant Simulation or Any Logic to model production flows, or similar), Business software Excel/Word/PowerPoint/MS 360.
- Strategic thinking and vision to optimize manufacturing operations.
- Communication with Global IE team to align initiatives and share best practices
- Project management abilities to deliver complex initiatives on time and budget
- Collaboration and relationship-building across global cross-functional partners
- Broad knowledge of battery production
- Lean manufacturing expertise to implement continuous improvement
- Analytics and modeling capabilities to simulate production systems
- Oversight of production ramp up, capacity planning, and labor requirements
- Knowledge of battery testing protocols and quality control processes
- Communication skills to align local and global organizations.
What We Offer
Welcome to our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary and a rewarding AESC bonus program. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K, and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
- Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with company match
- Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
- Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
- Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Process
Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
- Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Travel
Work Environment
The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.
“We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.”
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Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy36
- Amazon22
- Tesla20
- Northrop Grumman19
- Jabil17
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services54
- Manufacturing51
- Technology & Software31
- Electronics & Hardware28
- Energy22
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, including DMAIC and value stream mapping
- Experience with simulation and modeling software such as Arena, AutoCAD, or similar tools
- Ability to analyze production data, conduct time studies, and develop capacity planning models
- Familiarity with ERP and MES systems used to track production schedules and inventory
- Strong project management skills with experience leading cross-functional process improvement initiatives
Tips for Your Industrial Engineer Job Search
Quantify process improvements on your resume
Industrial engineer resumes live or die on metrics. Replace vague claims with concrete outcomes: cycle time reduced by a specific percentage, waste eliminated in dollar terms, throughput increased per shift. Hiring managers in manufacturing and logistics expect this level of specificity before they call you.
List your Lean and Six Sigma credentials prominently
Your Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean certification should appear near the top of your resume, not buried in a footer. Many applicant tracking systems filter on these terms, and recruiters for plant and operations roles check for them immediately.
Target openings by industry vertical, not just title
An industrial engineer role in semiconductor fabrication requires different tooling knowledge than one in food and beverage production. Tailor your application materials to the specific vertical, referencing relevant equipment, regulatory standards, or production environments you have worked in.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists industrial engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a case-style technical screen
Many industrial engineer interviews include a process improvement scenario where you walk through root-cause analysis and a solution. Practice structuring your answer using a defined methodology, such as DMAIC or value stream mapping, so your approach is clear and repeatable under pressure.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Ask specifically about capital project authority, headcount influence, and which cross-functional teams you will partner with. Industrial engineers in narrowly scoped roles often stall professionally, so clarifying these boundaries during the offer stage protects your long-term career trajectory.
Industrial Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most industrial engineers?
Sargent & Lundy, Amazon, and Tesla are hiring the most industrial engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is highest in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare operations roles.
How many industrial engineer jobs are remote?
About 33% of industrial engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most plant and operations roles. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility include supply chain analytics, systems engineering, and process consulting, where work is primarily data-driven rather than floor-based.
How do you become an industrial engineer?
You earn a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related engineering field, which covers core topics such as operations research, ergonomics, statistics, and production systems. From there, you build practical experience through internships or entry-level roles in manufacturing or logistics, then strengthen your credentials with Lean or Six Sigma certifications as you take on more complex improvement projects.
How do you get hired as an industrial engineer with little or no experience?
Entry-level industrial engineer candidates get traction by leading with capstone projects, co-op experience, or any academic work that involved process analysis or data-driven problem solving. Targeting manufacturers, distribution centers, and hospitals that run formal rotational programs gives you structured exposure to multiple production environments early in your career, which accelerates hiring consideration.
What does the industrial engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your engineering background and specific domain experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past improvement project in detail. Many employers then include a case exercise or plant tour where you observe a process and propose efficiency changes, finishing with a panel interview that includes operations managers and potential peer engineers.
Where can I find and apply to industrial engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to industrial engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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