Industrial Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN
Full Time
Experienced

Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Industrial Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate brings 5–10 years of hands‑on experience in process optimization, production planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will focus on analyzing complex workflows, improving operational efficiency, and driving data‑based solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze existing processes, systems, and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop and implement lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
  • Design and optimize production layouts, material flow, and resource utilization.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of process improvement initiatives.
  • Collect, interpret, and present operational data to support business decisions.
  • Develop time studies, cost analyses, and capacity models.
  • Implement performance metrics and create dashboards for monitoring efficiency.
  • Support automation initiatives and evaluate new technologies for operational enhancement.
  • Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure alignment on process improvements.
  • Document process changes and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
  • 5–10 years of relevant industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing, logistics, or operations environment.
  • Proven experience with lean methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks.
  • Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills; proficiency with Excel, Minitab, or other statistical tools.
  • Experience with CAD tools and workflow modeling software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).
  • Excellent communication, project management, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively across departments.

Security Clearance (Preferred)

  • DOE Q clearance is preferred.
  • Open to candidates eligible for an upgrade from DOE L, or conversion to DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Preferred Skills

  • Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
  • Experience with ERP/MES systems.
  • Familiarity with automation, robotics, or smart manufacturing technologies.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • A collaborative environment focused on innovation and operational excellence
Napakiak Environmental and Construction (NEC) is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

All full-time employees are considered benefit eligible for company benefit programs and 401-K upon date of hire.
 
Share

Apply for this position

Required*
We've received your resume. Click here to update it.
Attach resume or Paste resume
Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
  • A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
    • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
    • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
  • A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
  • An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
  • An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Veteran status


Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026
Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Please check one of the boxes below:

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

You must enter your name and date
Human Check*