Industrial Engineer

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Industrial Engineer

This Industrial Engineer role focuses on optimizing material flow, developing automation strategies, and designing equipment and processes within a manufacturing environment. The position plays a key role in improving efficiency, quality, and sustainability while supporting major launch programs in the automotive industry.

• Oversee and optimize material flow, including material movement, layout, routing, and logistics to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability across the manufacturing operation.
• Develop and implement automation strategies for material‑handling solutions, including automated material‑handling systems (AMH), automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and lean delivery systems.
• Design, develop, and integrate machinery and material‑handling equipment to support robust and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate closely with Safety, Manufacturing, Launch, and Supply Chain teams to align on objectives and deliver integrated solutions that meet production and safety goals.
• Support feasibility studies and perform cost‑benefit analyses for proposed equipment, layouts, and automation projects to ensure sound business decisions.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues related to material flow, equipment, and processes, driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Lead or support project and launch execution activities, ensuring strategies are implemented effectively throughout launch cycles.
• Develop and execute lean strategies, including creating and optimizing layouts and routings, and overseeing logistics to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Manage and coordinate project tasks, timelines, and deliverables, maintaining clear communication with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Support off‑shift activities and occasional weekend work as needed to meet project milestones and address time‑sensitive operational needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field, with a preference for industrial engineering.
• 3 to 10+ years of experience in a process or manufacturing role.
• Professional experience in the automotive industry, specifically with an automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or Tier 1 supplier.
• Strong background in industrial engineering and manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with material handling and material flow optimization.
• Experience developing and executing lean strategies, including layouts, routings, and logistics oversight.
• Knowledge and practical use of automated material‑handling solutions such as AMH, ASRS, and AMRs.
• Strong ability to diagnose issues, solve complex problems, and innovate in dynamic environments.
• Proven capability to navigate ambiguity while managing overall project execution and priorities.
• Solid project management skills, including planning, coordination, and follow‑through.
• Flexibility to support off‑shift activities when required by project demands.

• Experience supporting launch programs in the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with lean delivery systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of material‑flow systems and automated material‑handling systems, including conveyors, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), AMRs, and robotic arms.
• Comfort working in cross‑functional teams and collaborating across Safety, Manufacturing, Launch, and Supply Chain functions.
• Strong communication skills to present findings, recommendations, and project updates to diverse stakeholders.

This role is based in a plant environment, primarily on the manufacturing floor, with frequent…