Industrial Engineer
Custom Manufacturing and Engineering · Pinellas Park, FL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Industrial
- Industry
- Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level industrial role at Custom Manufacturing and Engineering (industrial) in Pinellas Park, FL. In this role, you will design, analyze, and optimize production systems, workflows, and processes to improve efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery performance across CME's manufacturing operations.
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Value stream mapping, Root cause, SPC
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $84k–$124k.
Median of the low and high ends of 89 live postings that list pay, out of 312 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 7 other live industrial postings in Florida.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 88%
- ✓ Six Sigma 88%
- ✓ Time studies 63%
- ✓ Root cause 50%
- Kaizen 38%
- ✓ 5S 38%
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What You Will Do
- ◆Analyze and optimize manufacturing workflows across production, test, SMT, and configuration management to improve throughput, efficiency, and on time delivery.
- ◆Develop and maintain standard work, process maps, value stream maps, and work instructions to support repeatable, scalable production.
- ◆Use statistical and analytical methods to identify and resolve process variation resulting in quality defects, bottlenecks, and waste, and lead improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time, rework, and cost.
- ◆Support manufacturing optimization efforts through work cells, equipment, and material flow design.
- ◆Partner with Quality to address process driven nonconformances through root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
- ◆Support MRB activity by analyzing recurring issues, identifying systemic drivers, and recommending process level solutions.
- ◆Support First Article Inspection readiness by ensuring manufacturing processes, documentation, and controls are production-ready and repeatable.
- ◆Apply and sustain Lean manufacturing principles including 5S, standard work, visual management, and continuous improvement events.
- ◆Prepare data, reports, and dashboards on operational performance using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- ◆Support third party audits and internal assessments related to AS9100 and ISO 9001 by ensuring processes are defined, followed, and continuously improved.
- ◆Interpret specifications, drawings, routings, and bills of material to ensure manufacturing processes align with build to print requirements.
- ◆Apply configuration management principles to ensure process changes are controlled, documented, and communicated.
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Job Description
Job Description The Opportunity
Custom Manufacturing and Engineering, Inc. (CME) is seeking an Industrial Engineer with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for improving how work gets done. In this role, you will design, analyze, and optimize production systems, workflows, and processes to improve efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery performance across CME's manufacturing operations. You will work closely with engineering, quality, production, and supply chain to drive data driven continuous improvement while supporting CME's rigorous quality and compliance requirements.
This is a hands-on role that lives on the floor, not just in spreadsheets.
What You Bring
- •Experience working in an AS9100 manufacturing environment with working knowledge of ISO 9001.
- •Strong understanding of SMT manufacturing and hands-on experience supporting repeatable, high quality CCA production.
- •Proven experience driving process improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- •Working knowledge of statistical tools such as SPC, Cp, Cpk, trend analysis, and capacity analysis.
- •Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, schematics, routings, and part lists.
- •Strong analytical, problem solving, and computer skills with the ability to translate data into actionable improvements.
- •Familiarity with electrical, electronic, or mechanical manufacturing processes and how they impact quality, cost, and delivery.
- •Experience with time studies, labor standards, and process optimization.
- •Experience with configuration management principles.
- •BS in Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering field.
Why CME?
- •Be part of an award-winning engineering and manufacturing team in Tampa Bay.
- •Make a measurable impact on how products are built, tested, and delivered in mission critical industries.
- •Work in a hands-on environment where ideas turn into real improvements, not shelfware.
- •Enjoy perks like a 4-day work week most weeks.
- •Thrive in a culture guided by CME's 5 Core Values Resolves Problems Professionalism Challenges Themselves Delivers Serves Customers and Protects CME
Hiring Process Note
As part of our selection process, candidates who advance will be asked to complete the Predictive Index Cognitive and Behavioral Assessments. These tools help ensure strong role alignment and long-term success for both the employee and the company.
Eligibility Notice
This position requires access to controlled goods and technologies under ITAR and EAR regulations. Candidates must meet U.S. Person requirements, including U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee status. Employment eligibility will be verified through E Verify.
About CME
Custom Manufacturing and Engineering, Inc. is a 29-year award winning Tampa Bay small business that designs and manufactures custom engineered and build to print products and systems supporting aerospace, defense, industrial, and energy applications worldwide. We operate on the EOS system and maintain a strong culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.