Industrial Engineer
Emerson · Aiken, SC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 13 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Emerson (industrial) in Aiken, SC. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Value stream mapping, SMED, Kanban, Root cause
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $85k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 79 live postings that list pay, out of 309 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 10 other live industrial postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 55%
- ✓ Value stream mapping 45%
- Team leadership 36%
- ✓ Time studies 36%
- ✓ Automation 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SMED, Kanban, Root cause, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Emerson in Aiken
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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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
Why emerson
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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About emerson
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhanc
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