Industrial Engineer

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Industrial Engineer will support a small but dynamic vehicle manufacturing assembly plant by optimizing processes, enhancing productivity, and improving overall manufacturing efficiency. This role focuses on analyzing current operations, identifying waste, implementing lean manufacturing strategies, and supporting safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective assembly operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands‑on production environment and enjoys collaborating across departments to solve problems and improve performance.

• Analyze and improve assembly line workflows, workstation design, and material flow to increase throughput and reduce bottlenecks.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to eliminate waste and reduce cycle times.
• Conduct time studies, standard work analysis, and capacity planning to support daily production needs.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect best practices.

• Partner with production supervisors and operators to troubleshoot issues and improve assembly operations.
• Evaluate ergonomic risks and recommend solutions to enhance safety and operator comfort.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions to address inefficiencies or quality variances.

• Design and optimize plant layouts, assembly cells, and workflow using CAD tools.
• Support equipment selection, justification, installation, and validation for new tooling, fixtures, and machinery.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering on preventive maintenance planning and equipment reliability improvements.

• Analyze scrap, rework, and defects to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Lead cost‑reduction initiatives focused on labor, material usage, and operational efficiency.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by ensuring manufacturability and efficient assembly processes.

• Collect and interpret production data to inform decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Develop dashboards and reports to track KPIs such as cycle time, efficiency, scrap, and labor utilization.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership and cross‑functional teams.

• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
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  -3 years experience in manufacturing, preferably in automotive or vehicle assembly.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and process improvement tools.
• Proficiency with time studies, line balancing, and workflow analysis.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand manufacturing specifications.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Solid Works).
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and drive actions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across production, engineering, and quality teams.

• Experience in a small or low‑volume assembly environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems.
• Experience designing or optimizing mixed‑model production lines.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
• This position may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.