Industrial Engineer ECL

Job Description

Location(s):
Canton, MS

Job Schedule:

Full-time
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree
Sponsorship:
No

We are currently looking for an Industrial Engineer 2 ECL to join our team in Canton, MS. Provides engineering support for the development, production, and quality of new and current manufactured vehicles within assigned area at NNA manufacturing plants. Communicates with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and other Nissan affiliates to propose and implement countermeasures for quality, manufacturing, and field concerns.

• Create and maintain internal documents for labor and processes related to Internal Logistics.
• Identify, lead, and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Interact with manufacturing, material handling, engineering, and packaging to develop Material Flow requirements for current production and new model launches.
• Design workstation layouts that offer the most efficient work‑cycle for operators in manufacturing, sequencing, and kitting areas.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers.
• Evaluate dock utilization; calculate cubic storage space requirements; determine inventory requirements for JIT system; and design efficient material‑handling routes.
• Evaluate current labor needs and forecast future labor needs within supply chain functions.
• Recommend Material Flow equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, AGVs, and automated solutions.
• Update project schedules, internal KPI data, and global KPI data.
• Use experience and knowledge to support production area with problem identification, root‑cause analysis, and countermeasure development.
• Manage supplier quality by reviewing manufacturing processes, addressing recurring issues, implementing permanent countermeasures, and evaluating supplier performance.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation, determine optimal equipment, conduct audits, and lead cost studies to support efficient production.
• Analyze quality and warranty data to identify root causes, drive corrective actions, and ensure successful implementation of solutions.
• Support new model launches and engineering trials by evaluating design changes, coordinating with engineering teams, and improving tooling, materials, and processes.
• Troubleshoot production, tooling, and quality concerns; recommend and implement improvements, monitor process controls, and drive continuous quality and operational enhancements.

• Education:
  
  Four‑year degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Engineering Technology.
• Experience:
  
  Two to three years of related professional experience.
• Job Knowledge and Skill:
  Must meet MR1 level requirements or possess equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of assigned areas, process equipment and flow knowledge.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Working knowledge of quality control assessment such as statistical process control.
• Ability to understand part, sub‑assembly or system dimensional layouts.
• Ability to perform onsite work at Canton, MS.
• Travel:
  Occasional day or overnight travel, including international travel. Extended travel may be required if assigned to new programs.

Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings, and unique Nissan perks such as discounts on lease vehicles, Employee Lease Program, and Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). All benefits are detailed in the Nissan Benefits Overview.

Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire;
Nissan uses E‑Verify to validate employment eligibility.

Nissan is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.