Systems Engineer 1

Job Title: System Engineer / Industrial Engineer
Pay Rate: $79/hour with benefits | $84/hour without benefits
Location: Charlotte, NC


Role Overview
This role focuses on strengthening the industrial maturity and operational performance of a global supply base within high-complexity manufacturing environments. The System Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to improve production systems, enhance capacity and stability, and build long-term operational capability across diverse regions and cultures.
The position emphasizes supplier production systems and capability building, not day-to-day site industrial engineering or quality escalation. The work combines hands-on improvement efforts with scalable methods, standard work, and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and improve supplier production systems by identifying constraints, bottlenecks, stability issues, and capability gaps
• Lead initiatives related to capacity modeling, flow optimization, lead-time reduction, and production robustness
• Define and implement KPIs, operating routines, and performance tracking methods
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Support development of advanced manufacturing methods and production technologies at supplier sites
• Translate enterprise-level priorities into structured supplier development initiatives
• Convert hands-on improvement learnings into scalable playbooks, standard work, and training materials
• Collaborate effectively within matrixed organizations through influence, technical credibility, and stakeholder engagement
• Provide targeted, hands-on support for high-priority supplier situations as needed

Required Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, production systems, or supplier development within complex industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience delivering measurable improvements in production systems, operations, or supplier capability
• Significant professional experience improving production systems, operations, or supplier capability in complex industrial manufacturing environments
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data-driven insights for decision-making
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving
• Experience documenting methods and enabling others through coaching and training
• Ability to work effectively across cultures, regions, and organizational structures
• Willingness to travel up to 40%

Preferred Skills & Tools

• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, 8D, Six Sigma
• Capacity and constraint analysis
• Production system design and optimization
• Technical project management
• Data and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
• Familiarity with digital tools and emerging AI-enabled analytics
• SharePoint or similar collaboration platforms
• Supply Chain and Supplier Development experience

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.