Industrial Engineer | Lean Manufacturing | Millsboro, DE | $85K–$125K | Food & Beverage

⚙️ Industrial Engineer

📍 Millsboro, DE | Onsite | Food & Beverages Industry
📅 Full-time | Engineering – Process Optimization

💰 Salary: $85,690 – $125,000
✨ Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
🚚 Relocation: Possible for the ideal candidate
🧳 Travel: Occasional

🚀 About the Role

We’re seeking an Industrial Engineer to take a lead role in process optimization and lean manufacturing initiatives within a protein processing facility. This mid-level position will drive efficiency improvement projects, implement Six Sigma methodologies, and provide technical expertise to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve reliability.

This is a hands-on, impactful role where you’ll collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to deliver measurable improvements in yield, capacity, and overall performance.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Lead efficiency improvement projects, analyzing production workflows and eliminating bottlenecks.

• Conduct root cause analysis and design process modifications for better productivity.

• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage cost-reduction and capacity layout projects.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and improve yields.

• Develop and maintain labor standards and best practices.

• Provide technical guidance and reporting on assigned projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

• Enforce safety, quality, and ergonomic standards in all projects.

🎯 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred).

• 2+ years’ experience working in a poultry or protein processing plant in an industrial engineering role.

• 3–5 years of relevant process engineering/continuous improvement experience.

• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization tools.

• Strong AutoCAD skills.

• Demonstrated problem-solving, project management, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot and re-design existing systems in a manufacturing environment.

✅ Preferred Experience

• Direct experience in protein manufacturing, with poultry industry experience strongly preferred.

• Experience with ergonomics, safety standards, and continuous improvement in production settings.

• Background in both office and plant floor environments (processing, hatchery, feed mill, wastewater facility).

📌 Interview Process

• Recruiter Screen

• Hiring Manager Interview

• Onsite Interview

🏆 Why Apply?

This role is a fantastic opportunity for an Industrial Engineer ready to take ownership of efficiency, cost reduction, and lean transformation projects in a fast-paced production environment. If you thrive on problem-solving, driving measurable improvements, and working hands-on in the protein industry, this role will allow you to make a meaningful impact.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace & Defense | Elma Center, NY

Position: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Elma Center, New York, United States
Travel: Occasionally
Employment Type: Full-Time
Base Salary:  USD $90,000 to $145,000

About the Role

Our client, a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the Prismatic (Complex Milling) Manufacturing Group. This position focuses on developing new manufacturing processes, optimizing existing production programs, and driving continuous improvement efforts.

This role combines hands-on shop interaction with office-based assignments, requiring technical expertise, innovative thinking, and project leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement new and emerging manufacturing technologies.

• Lead Design for Manufacturing efforts for new and existing programs.

• Develop manufacturing procedures, operation sequences, tooling, and gauge lists.

• Create and prove out CNC programs and detailed work instructions for complex milled parts.

• Support and enhance existing production processes with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Prepare and update engineered time standards, economic run quantities, and cost estimates.

• Oversee capital equipment evaluation, purchasing, and implementation.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, operations, and quality personnel.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to other engineers.

• Support automated manufacturing cells and drive process stability to reduce human factor variation.

• Handle project leadership responsibilities as assigned by the Group Lead or Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

What We’re Looking For

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience with milled parts.

• At least 5 years of hands-on CNC machining experience.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM and G&M Code programming (Siemens NX preferred).

• Strong knowledge of cutting tools, workholding, and automation tooling.

• Expertise in 5-axis machining center programming.

• Familiarity with a variety of aerospace materials (aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, etc.).

• Blueprint reading and GD&T proficiency.

Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

• Leadership in developing automated and advanced manufacturing systems.

• Experience in lean manufacturing and standardized work methodologies (Lean certification is a plus).

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• A progressive thinker and self-starter, eager to advance methodologies and technologies.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to mentor others and lead by example.

Benefits of Joining Our Client

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.

• Flexible planned vacation.

• 401K with matching, profit sharing, and employee stock purchase options.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Inclusive company culture with opportunities for growth and innovation.

This position requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency due to export-controlled information access.

Take the opportunity to join a cutting-edge organization and contribute to the development of innovative manufacturing processes that support critical aerospace and defense applications.