Industrial Engineer

Job Posting Start Date 02-27-2026 Job Posting End Date<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><h2>Job Summary</h2><p><span>To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add </span><b><span>Industrial Engineer</span></b> <span>located in </span><b><span>Columbia SC</span></b></p><p></p><p><span>Reporting to the <b>Sr Director, Operations, </b>The<b> Industrial Engineer</b></span><span> will be </span>responsible for increasing productivity through the management of workers, methods of business organization, and technology to solve organizational, production, and related problems efficiently.</p><p></p><p><b><span>What a typical day looks like: </span></b></p><p></p><ul><li>Provides process time estimation to the quote team.</li><li>Simulates process, materials and manufacturing workflow and gives input to process engineers by using REFA, MOST, WITNESS and adequate tools.</li><li>During NPI coordinates process planning and set up with respect to takt, cycle time and direct labor requirement.</li><li>Reviews result during prototyping and trial runs and gives feedback to NPI and sales team.</li><li>work measurement programs and examine work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.</li><li>Examines staff utilization, facility layout, and operational data, such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to define efficient utilization of workers and equipment.</li><li>Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities, such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocation workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.</li><li>Conference with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.</li><li>May develop management systems for cost reviews, financial planning, wage and salary administration, and job evaluation.</li><li>Develop management control systems to aid in financial planning and cost reviews, and design production planning and control systems to coordinate activities and ensure product quality.</li><li>Design or improve systems for the physical distribution of goods and services, as well as defining the most efficient plant locations.</li><li>Manages and supports initiatives to increase throughput, reduce cost and improve performance in constrained areas like Lean, Automation and/or Six Sigma projects.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>The experience we’re looking to add to our team:</span></b></p><p></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>6&#43; years’ experience in Manufacturing Industry</li><li>Proficient with design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks</li><li>Travel national and international (up to 50% project dependent</li><li>Experience in medical device manufacturing or a related field is highly desirable.</li></ul><p></p><p>#LI-</p><p>YV1</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>What you&#39;ll receive for the great work you provide:</b></p><ul><li>Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Short-term and Long-term Disability</li><li>Matching 401(k) Contributions</li><li>Vacation and Paid Sick Time</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul><h2></h2><h2>Job Category</h2>Production Engineering<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Relocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only<h2></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Is Sponsorship Available?</p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. 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