Industrial Engineer
Saronic · New Orleans, LA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Saronic (industrial) in New Orleans, LA.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, Root cause
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $86k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 69 live postings that list pay, out of 260 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 259 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $86k–$125k, from 68 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 62%
- Time studies 43%
- New product launch 38%
- ✓ Six Sigma 37%
- AutoCAD 27%
- ✓ Root cause 27%
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Full description from SaronicAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Analyze and optimize material flow across manufacturing processes to ensure smooth, efficient production of autonomous surface vessels.
- ◆Implement lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve cycle times, and increase throughput.
- ◆Conduct data analysis and generate actionable insights to guide process improvements and decision-making.
- ◆Develop and refine production workflows, ensuring that materials, components, and labor are utilized efficiently and effectively.
- ◆Support the development and implementation of performance metrics, KPIs, and other tools to track and improve production efficiency.
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, operations) to ensure that new products or changes to existing products are optimized for manufacturability.
- ◆Identify and address bottlenecks, quality issues, and other inefficiencies in the production process.
- ◆Assist in capacity planning and resource allocation to meet production goals.
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- ✓At least 3 years of experience in industrial engineering, with a strong background in material flow, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data analytics.
- ✓Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or other statistical software.
- ✓Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and workflow optimization.
- ✓Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) and ability to implement them effectively.
- ✓Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt) is a plus.
- ✓Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop practical solutions.
- ✓Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
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As an Industrial Engineer, you will be responsible for optimizing our manufacturing and operational processes related to the development of autonomous surface vessels. Your role will involve applying principles of material flow, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data analytics to improve the efficiency of our production systems, reduce waste, and ensure that all systems are cost-effective, safe, and sustainable. You will work closely with our engineering, operations, and production teams to enhance our ability to deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
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