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# Manufacturing Systems & Labor Standards Engineer

- **Company:** Express Employment International
- **Location:** Greenville, NC, United States
- **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $58,240.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Data Integrity, Network Troubleshooting, Operational Databases, Industrial Software
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/15_26a13d4c

## About the Role

* A self-starter and go-getter who anticipates needs and takes initiative.
 * Curious, analytical, humble, and comfortable learning directly on the floor.
 * Detail-focused and organized, with clear written and verbal communication.
 * Fluent with numbers and measurements; energized by structured problem solving.
 * Committed to building a career in manufacturing/industrial engineering., * Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
 * Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Helpful Experience (not required)

 * Excel for analysis and reporting
 * CAD exposure
 * ERP/MES or other manufacturing software
 * Time studies and labor standards
 * Production data analysis
 * Lean/continuous improvement

Technical Strengths

 * Excel (basic to intermediate), including organizing datasets and building clear visuals.
 * Rapid learner of new software and shop-floor tools.
 * Ability to document processes precisely and propose data-backed solutions.

## Description

Are you the kind of person who sketches workflows on napkins, times a process just to understand it, and loves turning messy data into clear action? If yes, let's talk.
Your Impact

 * Keep our shop-floor data clean and trustworthy in MES/ERP so production teams can rely on it every shift.
 * Build and maintain routings and labor standards that power planning, costing, scheduling, and incentives.
 * Run time studies, decode process variation, and convert observations into standardized work.
 * Find waste and constraints, support Lean initiatives, and help implement safer, faster, more consistent methods.
 * Translate findings into crisp Excel analyses and reports for leaders and line teams.

What You'll Own Systems & Data Integrity

 * Maintain production info, job travelers, and documentation in shop-floor systems.
 * Troubleshoot system issues and align with supervisors to correct inaccurate data.

Routings & Standards

 * Create, review, and refine labor routings.
 * Collect production data and validate time standards against real-world observations.

Work Measurement & Analysis

 * Conduct time studies and process observations.
 * Analyze throughput, utilization, and productivity; pinpoint trends and anomalies.

Continuous Improvement

 * Partner with operators and supervisors to pilot and document approved process changes.
 * Contribute to Lean/Kaizen projects that remove waste and reduce variation.

Documentation & Training

 * Author and update SOPs and work instructions.
 * Assist with training materials as processes and systems evolve., * 30 days: Learn our products, lines, and systems; validate a small set of routings.
 * 60 days: Complete several time studies; publish at least one improvement recommendation.
 * 90 days: Implement an approved change, update SOPs, and deliver a clear productivity report.