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Senior Industrial Engineer - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Crane NXT · Williston, SC

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Level
Senior
Team
Industrial
Degree
Required
Experience asked
7+ years
Industry
Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

A senior industrial role at Crane NXT (industrial) in Williston, SC. Develop, implement, monitor and maintain efficient manufacturing processes and workflow.

They ask for
7+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Kaizen, SPC, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics

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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 318 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 11 other live industrial postings in South Carolina.

Experience asked
More than usual (7+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 67%
  • Value stream mapping 42%
  • Team leadership 42%
  • ✓ Automation 42%
  • Time studies 42%
  • ✓ AutoCAD 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 7+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Industrial team at Crane NXT

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  3. 3

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    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is it more layout and capacity work, or time studies and standard work?
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  5. 5

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Qualifications

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Requirements

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering; 7+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • ✓Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, statistical process control, and lean manufacturing principles.
  • ✓Strong project management skills to oversee improvement projects and ensure timely completion.
  • ✓Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with various departments and present findings.
  • ✓Proficient in Solid Works and AutoCAD.
  • ✓Knowledge of PLC programming and Machine Automation.
  • ✓Strong Problem-Solving skills and the ability to work independently.
  • ✓Good physical condition and ability to lift heavy objects and perform manual labor.
  • ✓Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols.
  • ✓Ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergency situations.
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What you’ll be doing

As a Sr. Industrial Engineer, you will play a crucial role supporting ongoing operational improvements and future automation initiatives within the Williston facility; optimize processes and systems to enhance efficiency, productivity and overall product quality; key member with the implementation of brake press automation, real-time data monitoring, vision systems and additional automated technologies; lead Capital Projects by coordinating with contractors, managing action plans, and partnering with leadership to meet key project milestones; support the tool room by ensuring we maintain the technical knowledge required to fabricate complex components.

Who we’re looking for

  • •Analyze and evaluate existing processes to identify inefficiencies and develop innovative solutions to enhance operations.
  • •Work closely with Management, Production team, and Manufacturing Engineers to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
  • •Use AutoCAD for Facility and Equipment layouts as it relates to FFV, Kaizen, and Projects.
  • •Works with Maintenance to support Machine Uptime and Reliability through PLC Programming, Vision System, Robotics, and Automation.
  • •Leads CAPEX projects by providing technical assistance and updating management on key milestone dates.
  • •Capable of designing tooling and fixturing for various equipment in the facility.
  • •Leads implementation of Real Time Data Monitoring for critical equipment in the facility.
  • •Ensure work processes adhere to safety standards and regulations.
  • •Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
  • •Develop, implement, monitor and maintain efficient manufacturing processes and workflow.
  • •Coordinate with design engineering about product tooling and design to ensure effective production methods.
  • •Provide manufacturing data, production control charts, reliability, process capability, to improve the process and monitor and measure progress.
  • •Explore new technologies to aid in the redesign to simplify our process and eliminate waste.
  • •Assist Maintenance team with troubleshooting critical equipment.
  • •Maintain work within framework of OSHA and NEC guidelines.
  • •Maintain focus on continuous improvement through researching and sourcing innovative, cost-efficient business solutions

Personal Attributes

  • •Customer Service - A drive to serve your “customers” and focus on responding promptly to project team needs.
  • •Decision Making and Results - Display a sense of urgency and a timely decision maker. A reputation for making quality decisions and sticking to them.
  • •Teamwork and Diversity – Approachable and willing to follow or lead based on the team’s need .
  • •Ethics and Transparency – Always honest and can be trusted with sensitive information.
  • •Intellectual capital - Your writing is concise and descriptive, and you believe it is necessary to “overcommunicate” project status/updates. You assemble all necessary materials and information before starting a task.
  • •Job Knowledge / Technical Skills – Have the knowledge of a manufacturing process. Able to easily identify waste within a process. Able to apply process controls to correct abnormalities.
  • •Leadership - You are good at negotiating win-win solutions. You allow others to express themselves and try to understand others before expressing self.
  • •Continuous improvement mindset - You have passion for continuous improvement and are always seeking a better way to do things. Have good insight and enjoy solving problems. You are innovative and resourceful.

What we’re offering

  • •Defined career growth plans with opportunities to go outside of your “comfort zone”
  • •“Team Building activities that support innovation”
  • •Medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • •401K with Company contribution
  • •Flexible spending accounts
  • •Life insurance and disability benefits
  • •Tuition assistance
  • •Community involvement and volunteering events

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