Specialist, Industrial Engineering & Production System
Blythewood · USD 100,000-125,000 / year · 5+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 9, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Blythewood
- Salary
- USD 100,000-125,000 / year · Base salary
About the role
- The Specialist, Industrial Engineering & Production System is responsible for fostering a productive mindset and establishing a reliable, robust production system at Scout Motors.
- This role reports to the Director of IE & Production System and focuses on implementing lean culture, optimizing work processes, and managing productivity KPIs.
- The position is based in Blythewood, South Carolina, and plays a key role in the manufacturing operations for the company's electric and range-extender vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Lean culture and a unified production system across all departments.
- Define and establish lean methods, processes, and optimization concepts for production.
- Develop, implement, and track measures to increase productivity based on relevant KPIs.
- Analyze and monitor plant productivity KPIs and recommend corrective measures.
- Develop recommendations and support the implementation of site-specific programs, strategies, and communication concepts.
- Implement and track productivity and labor-related budgets, process development, and manufacturing performance.
- Develop production process plans and manage production time credits and labor requirements.
- Design workplaces and new work processes, including layouts, walking routes, and material supply.
- Perform ergonomic evaluations and design work processes to enhance workplace ergonomics.
- Prepare, carry out, and monitor relocation scopes to optimize process flow in terms of productivity and quality.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in automotive production or a similar production field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent relevant work experience).
- Expertise in production time standards, labor calculations, and process management systems.
- Knowledge of human-centered work design and workstation optimization tools.
- Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and practices.
- Experience in continuous improvement program development and management.
- Ability to apply industrial engineering methods to automotive manufacturing.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to work 4-5 days per week in the office in Blythewood, South Carolina.
Preferred qualifications
- Facilitation and coordination of continuous improvement workshops
- Production process planning and sequencing
- Understanding of product requirements and their impact on processes, equipment, and ergonomics
- Proficiency with office and web-based applications
- Strong presentation skills for results reporting to leadership
- Customer-focused approach
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Income protection plans
- 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
- 20 days planned PTO
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO
- 14 company or floating holidays
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Annual performance bonus program
Workplace
- Based in Blythewood, South Carolina.
- Requires 4-5 days per week in the office.
- Requires occasional travel for company events.
Skills
- Lean Management
- Industrial Engineering
