Industrial Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement across plant operations, with a focus on efficiency, productivity, and safety. Spending approximately 85% of their time on the floor, this role partners closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to streamline processes, implement best practices, and identify opportunities for equipment upgrades or modifications. The Industrial Engineer also develops and standardizes SOPs, ensuring consistency and compliance throughout the plant.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve production processes to reduce waste, downtime, and costs while increasing efficiency and quality.
• Develop, implement, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for plant operations.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to recommend and support equipment upgrades, modifications, or replacements.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and root cause investigations to support process improvements.
• Monitor key performance metrics and provide data-driven recommendations for efficiency improvements.
• Support safety initiatives through process evaluation, ergonomic studies, and risk assessments.
• Provide training and guidance to production staff on improved processes and SOP adherence.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with capital projects by providing engineering input, ROI analysis, and implementation support.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methods, and workflow analysis.
• Familiar with natural gas furnaces, hydraulic systems, high voltage motors and large displacement pumps.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD software (AutoCAD or similar preferred).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to spend extended time on the plant floor observing, analyzing, and improving processes.
• Knowledge of business principles, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
• Familiar with quality systems such as ISO 9001.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering fields.
• Journeyman-level experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of industrial, process, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Preferred Experience in natural gas furnaces, hydraulic systems, high voltage motors and large displacement pumps.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.

Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

As a government contractor, we adhere to regulations including the need for U.S. citizenship for certain positions.

Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and have been accessed.

About Trident Maritime Systems - Custom Alloy Division

Trident Maritime Systems is a global leader in providing innovative solutions for maritime and defense industries. Our Custom Alloy division in High Bridge, NJ, specializes in manufacturing high-quality seamless and welded pipe and tube solutions, as well as custom fabrications for critical applications. We serve government and commercial clients. For government, we work on military and defense contracts requiring precision and reliability. For commercial clients, we provide custom-engineered solutions across various industries. This dual focus allows us to take on diverse, high-pressure projects. Unlike mass production facilities, we create large, custom fittings tailored to specific needs. Our plant features large machines for heavy-duty work in a traditional manufacturing environment. It can be hot, cold, or dirty, but we prioritize safety and provide tools and training to ensure success.

Trident Maritime Systems offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Cigna medical, dental; VSP vision.
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account (with company contributions)
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Safety shoe reimbursement, $200 per year
• Prescription safety glasses program
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Employee referral program