Industrial Engineer

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort   Who We Are:   At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.   If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

    If you are a current Ashley employee : Please login to your UKG account and apply using the internal job board.      Summary: The Industrial Engineer will assist in maintaining all product costing systems, product routing systems, and process standards systems. The Industrial Engineering department will also maintain methods for product production and pay systems for people involved in product manufacturing and warehousing.

This position will maintain the education methods and pay system for production and warehouse management and leads the efforts to improve them. Responsibilities:     Product & Process Systems Management:   Maintain product costing systems Manage product routing systems Oversee process standards systems Develop and maintain production methods Compensation & Incentive Systems:   Maintain pay systems for manufacturing and warehouse personnel Manage education methods and pay systems for production and warehouse management Lead improvements to compensation and incentive structures Cross-Functional Collaboration:   Work with HR, IT, Payroll, and Facilities departments Support labor management systems Implement incentive-based pay programs Continuous Improvement:   Apply Lean manufacturing principles Drive continuous improvement initiatives Analyze data and processes to identify optimization opportunities Data Analysis & Reporting:   Conduct analytics and data manipulation Utilize Excel and other analytical tools Provide data-driven recommendations for process improvements Qualifications:     Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or relevant field, or equivalent work experience required in lieu of a degree 2+ years experience working in a similar function in a manufacturing environment, preferred 2+ years experience working cross-functionally with HR, IT, Payroll, Facilities, etc., preferred Knowledge of labor management systems and incentive-based pay, preferred Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement concepts, preferred Proficient in analytics and data manipulation using Excel and other tools Knowledge and experience with AS400, plus Excellent verbal and written communication skills Work Environment:   This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation.

The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.   Benefits We Offer:   Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program   Paid Time Off; increases with years of service   Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings   Professional Development Opportunities   Tuition Assis