Industrial Engineer (m/f/d) – Automotive Production and Process Optimization

GULP Information Services GmbH; Leipzig; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulp Ag is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead continuous process improvements on the production line within a modern automotive setting in Leipzig. You will drive lean initiatives, optimize cycle times, and contribute to factory logistics from concept through on-site implementation.

The role requires a technical degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent, strong German and English communication, and proficient use of MS Office.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent in process engineering.
• Experience in automotive production preferred.
• Knowledge of MTM and AutoCAD is advantageous.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Strong MS Office skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous process optimization on the production line.
• Support technical innovations from conception to implementation on the shop floor.
• Manage/layout planning and implementation of fixtures, tools, and line expansions.

Skills

Lean methods

Cycle time control

MS Office

German & English

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

MTM

AutoCAD

Job description

We are immediately seeking a dedicated Industrial Engineer (m/f/d) for challenging projects in modern automotive production. In this role, you will actively drive continuous process optimization and support technical innovations from conception to implementation directly on the production line. If you are passionate about efficient manufacturing processes, lean methods, and future-proof production logistics, this role offers the ideal environment for your professional expertise. You will manage and implement productivity, optimization, and industrialization projects directly in the production environment. The design, adaptation, and implementation of assembly fixtures, tools, and line expansions, including technical project management, will be your responsibility. You will conduct thorough layout, methodology, and process planning using AutoCAD, MTM, and Standardized Work. You will continuously analyze manufacturing processes to identify efficiency potential, drive systematic error correction via FMEA, and implement improvements. You will be responsible for technical supplier management, create CAPEX specifications, and support tenders, acceptance testing, and on-site installations. You will manage engineering changes (ECR and ECO) from SOP to EOP, optimize material flow along cycle times, and develop sound capacity and investment scenarios.

• You have a successfully completed technical degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification in process engineering.
• You possess sound methodological knowledge from industrial engineering and ideally practical experience in the automotive production environment.
• They possess a strong understanding of cycle time control and lean methods, complemented by advantageous basic knowledge of MTM and AutoCAD.
• A confident and routine use of the common MS Office applications is a matter of course for you in your daily work.
• They communicate fluently and with negotiation skills in both German and English.
• They impress with their independent and structured work style, assertiveness, and clear communication at all levels.