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# Engineer Smarter Manufacturing Solutions as an Industrial Engineer

- **Company:** PDS Inc.
- **Location:** Berkeley, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,240.0 - $131,040.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Databases, Load Balancing, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1d6b07e5955949f7

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
 * 5+ years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, 3+ years with a master's degree, or equivalent experience with a PhD
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Experience with production systems, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making
 * Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, * 5+ years of industrial engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
 * 5+ years of Lean Manufacturing experience
 * 5+ years partnering across multiple functional teams in a lead or integrator role
 * Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
 * Experience improving manufacturing stability, quality, and productivity in complex environments

## Description

As an Industrial Engineer, you will help transform manufacturing performance by:

 * Applying industrial engineering concepts, methods, and techniques to products, processes, and services to meet program goals
 * Developing plant layouts, equipment plans, workflows, and capacity strategies for efficient operations
 * Designing and optimizing production systems by integrating facilities, equipment, supply base, personnel, and design requirements
 * Conducting workflow studies and operational analysis to improve throughput and performance
 * Researching and implementing new technologies, tools, and methods to modernize production processes
 * Building models, databases, spreadsheets, and metrics dashboards to support leadership decision-making
 * Improving schedule performance, lowering costs, and increasing quality through process innovation
 * Leading facility or factory modifications and revisions to operating methods
 * Creating product assembly instructions and standardizing best practices across operations
 * Preparing operations plans, budgeting forecasts, capacity analysis, and production change strategies
 * Supporting execution planning through project management, scheduling, and shop load balancing
 * Providing production, supply chain logistics, visibility, and recovery planning support
 * Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, design standards, and ergonomic guidelines


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