Entry-Level Industrial Engineer
The Entry-Level Industrial Engineer will support manufacturing operations and process improvement initiatives across multiple workstations in a production environment. This role involves developing SOPs, assisting with safety and compliance, evaluating workflows, and collaborating with production teams to enhance operational efficiency. It offers hands-on experience in manufacturing support within a contract position based onsite in Orangeburg, SC.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This early-career Industrial Engineer will support day-to-day manufacturing operations and contribute to process-improvement projects across multiple shop areas. You will work closely with production teams to ensure safe, efficient, and documented workflows for roughly 17 workstations.
- Support daily workstation activities and manufacturing operations
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Assist with safety documentation and help ensure process compliance
- Evaluate workflows and recommend process improvements to increase throughput and reduce waste
- Support tooling organization and operational-efficiency projects
- Collaborate with production teams to support line expansions and smooth shop-floor operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field — or equivalent internship/co-op experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (data analysis, basic formulas, and reporting)
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and follow direction
- Comfortable learning quickly in a fast-paced production environment
- Experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial settings is a plus
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Work Environment & Schedule
- Approximately 60% manufacturing floor and 40% office-based work
- Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (standard 40-hour work week)
- Fully onsite role in Orangeburg, SC
- This is an early-career role well-suited to engineers seeking hands-on, practical experience in production support and process improvement
Contract Details, Pay & Benefits
- Position type: Contract
- Location: Orangeburg, SC (onsite)
- Pay range: $120,000 – $140,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (health and financial wellness programs), paid time off (PTO), and eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus (per company policy)
Timeline & Hiring Notes
- Application deadline (anticipated): Oct 27, 2026
- This listing may use AI-assisted tools during application review; final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers
- If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your Careertakes recruiter or support
About the Client
Confidential Client is a leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions focused on delivering technical expertise to advance manufacturing and engineering initiatives. Careertakes is supporting this search as a third-party recruiting platform.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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