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About Elmet Technologies

Elmet Technologies is a division of The Elmet Group and a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving global industries, including defense, aerospace, semiconductor, and energy. Through advanced materials processing and precision manufacturing capabilities, Elmet delivers high-performance solutions for some of the world's most demanding applications. Our Engineering team partners closely with Operations and Quality to optimize manufacturing processes, improve productivity, and support the development of innovative products that meet the highest industry standards.

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer to join our Planning team at our Lewiston, Maine facility.

This role is responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency, optimizing production processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility. The Industrial Engineer will analyze workflows, identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve throughput, implement process improvements, and collaborate across departments to enhance safety, quality, and operational performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven engineering professional who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges and making a measurable impact on business performance.

Requirements

Analyze manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance
Develop and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity planning to optimize labor and equipment utilization
Support production layout improvements, standard work development, and manufacturing process documentation
Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Support capital improvement projects, equipment installations, and manufacturing automation initiatives
Analyze production data and develop performance metrics to support operational decision-making
Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities to improve product quality and process reliability

Improved manufacturing efficiency, throughput, and equipment utilization
Reduced waste, downtime, and production costs
Successful implementation of Lean and continuous improvement projects
Accurate manufacturing documentation and process standards
Strong collaboration across Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams
Measurable improvements in safety, quality, and operational performance

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field 

2-5 years of industrial or manufacturing engineering experience preferred 

Experienced with factory capacity modeling required 

Background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret manufacturing data and performance metrics 

Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel; Power BI or other CAD software is a plus 

Knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflow optimization, ergonomics, and capacity planning 

Excellent communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills 

Experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, metals manufacturing, or other advanced manufacturing environments preferred

Opportunity to drive operational improvements within a growing advanced manufacturing organization
Exposure to aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy industries
High-impact role supporting manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation, problem-solving, and professional development
Compensation: $78,000-$90,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, and career development opportunities

The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.

The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.