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We believe in good sleep as a necessity. When people sleep well, they are healthier, smarter, stronger. As a leading industry expert, the focus of Sinomax® is to provide millions of comfort solutions to people around the world.
Sinomax® carries an unwavering determination to deliver products that dramatically enhance comfort and well-being through the production, supply, and distribution of our quality sleep and comfort products. In doing so, we help to make the world a better place.
We are seeking a new team player to fill our Industrial Engineer position available at our La Vergne TN manufacturing facility. This is an ON SITE position.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated entry-level Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, you will work closely with engineering and production teams to improve efficiency, support data-driven decision-making, and assist with shop-floor process optimization. This is a hands-on position designed to provide broad exposure to manufacturing systems, Lean principles, and operational analysis.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manufacturing Operations & Process Improvement

• Conduct time and motion studies, cycle time analysis, and line balancing to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives such as 6S, waste reduction, and value stream mapping.
• Assist in continuous improvement projects (Kaizen) with production teams on the shop floor.
• Collect and analyze process data to support efficiency and capacity improvements.

2. Data Analysis & Systems Support (SAP / Reporting)

• Extract and analyze production and operational data from SAP.
• Support maintenance of production data, and BOMs in SAP under supervision.
• Develop and maintain Excel and Power BI dashboards for operational reporting and performance tracking.
• Assist in maintaining visual management tools such as SQDC boards.

3. Documentation & Process Support

• Support the creation and updates of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and organized process documentation.
• Participate in root cause analysis for production issues and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across engineering and production records.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to support operational needs.
• Contribute to special projects assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience (internships and co-ops acceptable).
• Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and process improvement methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to spend time on the shop floor working with operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with time studies, line balancing, or capacity analysis.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification (or coursework exposure).

All reasonable accommodations will be considered. Background checks and pre-employment drug tests will be conducted.
Sinomax USA, Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Sinomax employs employees. In addition, Sinomax USA., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, because of an applicant's disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals' application for employment with Sinomax USA, Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Sinomax USA's recruiter at Brittany.williams@sinomax-usa.com