Description
Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer
Raleigh, NC | Manufacturing | Full-Time
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Rise Power Systems (Part of SMT Inc.) is seeking a hands-on Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, drive efficiency, and support new product introduction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Rise Power Systems is a manufacturer-in-launch of UL 845 Motor Control Centers, UL 1558 Metal-Enclosed Switchgear, and Modular E-House solutions. We combine structural and sheet metal fabrication expertise with purpose-built electrical assembly to deliver pre-engineered power infrastructure for industrial, oil & gas, water/wastewater, and utility markets.
BENEFITS
Rise Power Systems and SMT Inc offers a generous benefits package to include the following:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance Options, Pet Insurance
- 401k with company match
- PTO and Paid Holidays
POSITION SUMMARY
- Create work instructions, routing, and labor standards
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and layouts
- Support new product launches (DFM, readiness, prototype builds)
- Drive continuous improvement (lean, 5S, kaizen)
- Analyze productivity, cycle time, and cost performance
- Partner with Quality to resolve production issues
- Define tooling, equipment, and process requirements
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
WHY JOIN US
- Impact production efficiency and operations directly
- Collaborative, cross-functional team environment
- Growth opportunities in a technical manufacturing setting
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related)
- 3+ years of manufacturing/industrial engineering experience
- Lean manufacturing experience (5S, VSM, kaizen, etc.)
- Strong process documentation and problem-solving skills
- ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.)
PREFERRED
- Electrical/electromechanical manufacturing experience
- High-mix, low-volume or custom production environment
- Lean Six Sigma certification
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical engineering or related
- 3+ years of manufacturing/industrial engineering experience
- Lean manufacturing experience (5S, VSM, kaizen)
- Strong process documentation and problem-solving skills
- ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.)
- Electrical/electromechanical manufacturing experience
- Experience in high-mix, low-volume or custom production environments
- Lean Six Sigma certification
What We Do
SMT INC is a full-service sheet metal manufacturing company specializing in comprehensive fabrication services, including engineering, cutting, punching, forming, and welding. The company produces complete enclosures, cabinets, frames, and lighting fixtures, utilizing a 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility. They are ISO certified, woman-owned, and ITAR registered, providing high-quality metalwork solutions from start to finish.
