Job Title: Senior Industrial Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA

Reports To: VP, Manufacturing

About the Opportunity

Raise is hiring on behalf of a key client in the Food & Beverage industry. This organization is an established industry leader experiencing strong growth and expanding its operations to meet increasing demand.

This is a high-impact, Principal-level role offering the opportunity to lead critical engineering initiatives, influence operational strategy, and drive large-scale improvements across a multi-site manufacturing network.

Role Focus

• Highly technical and hands-on role with minimal team management responsibilities
• Strong experience in multi-site / network optimization across manufacturing operations
• Proven track record leading large-scale CapEx projects ($MM range)
• Background in high-performance manufacturing environments

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, the Senior Industrial Engineer will play a critical role in driving process improvements and executing both capital and non-capital projects across manufacturing operations.

This position focuses on designing, optimizing, and implementing manufacturing systems to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain high-quality standards. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless workflows and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, safety, and quality
• Support TPM-based / operational excellence initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and implement solutions
• Develop plant layouts and equipment specifications to maximize throughput
• Partner with quality teams to ensure compliance and implement corrective actions
• Support new product introductions and scale-up activities
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for process improvements
• Lead large-scale engineering projects ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Travel to sites as needed to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve service levels
• Advise leadership on engineering strategy, capital investments, and operational improvements
• Lead implementation of scalable solutions including automation, layout optimization, and workflow redesign
• Standardize project execution and develop SOPs
• Collaborate with operations and technical teams to ensure system integration and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 10 –12 years of relevant industrial/manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in high-performance manufacturing environments
• Strong proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience working with ERP systems and production planning tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation, robotics, or smart manufacturing technologies
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Knowledge of ISO standards and regulatory compliance

Travel Requirement

• 30% – 40% travel required across multiple facilities (including East Coast, Midwest, and international locations)

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