Advanced Industrial Engineer - Material Flow Automation

Adient; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient is seeking an Advanced Industrial Engineer focused on material flow automation at their Plymouth MI site. The role provides technical leadership in lean manufacturing and labor standards, mentoring IEs, and driving automation initiatives from dock to point of use.

The candidate will oversee simulations, workstation layouts, and data-driven improvements while collaborating across plants. Requires a BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial preferred), 5+ years in high-volume settings, and

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering – Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in high-volume fulfillment or distribution.
• At least 5 years designing material replenishment routes for automated/human systems.
• Strong computer skills: MS Office and AutoCAD.
• Interest to learn AMR/AGC programming.
• Experience with simulation software such as FlexSim is desired.
• Leadership and collaboration in matrix organizations; strong communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and visit plants extensively.

Responsibilities

• Mentor plant and COE IEs in material flow standards.
• Support development and implementation of best practices in automation of material flow.
• Develop future material flow from dock to point of use.
• Evaluate and implement best practices for material flow.
• Provide training and leadership in material flow changes.
• Maintain central databases for layouts and labor tools.
• Support labor roadmaps to reduce gaps to labor goals.
• Support establishment of future manufacturing footprint and core processes.
• Provide data to automation team on material handling operations.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

FlexSim

AMR programming

Leadership

Communication

Travel

Education

BS in Engineering – Mechanical

BS in Engineering - Industrial

Tools

AutoCAD

FlexSim

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

The Advanced Industrial Engineer- Material flow Automation provides technical expertise in standard labor analysis and lean manufacturing. The Advanced Industrial Engineer is the key link to providing technical support to plant IEs on standards related to material flow, provide support in the evaluation and implementation strike zone workstation layouts, and maintain key performance measurements to monitor and exceed department goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mentor plant and COE IEs
• Provide technical support in development, evaluation, implementation and improvement of best business practices and automation as it relates to material flow.
• Development and analysis of future program material flow from dock to point of use.
• Provide technical support for the evaluation and implementation of best business practices as it relates to material flow.
• Provide technical support, assistance, training, and leadership to plant teams in the implementation of material flow standards.
• Support evaluation and updates to current materials standards.
• Provide training and technical assistance in the role out of changes to the material flow best business practices.
• Provide Technical support and leadership with indirect labor motion-based time standards.
• Maintenance of a central database for plant layouts, kitting process books, material handling labor tool, and other lean manufacturing documentation.
• Provide technical support and assist with labor roadmaps to decrease gap to labor goal
• Provide technical support and leadership in the establishment of future manufacturing footprint and core assembly processes.
• Provide technical support and data to the automation team with respect to material handling operations
• Support key initiatives and core projects as required.

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering – Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience – high volume order fulfillment or distribution center experience desired
• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing material replenishment routes for automated and human powered technology – both full pallet and specialty packaging (i.e. totes, soft product, carts, etc.)
• Strong computer skills required (MS Office, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Interest and ability to learn AMR / AGC programming
• Experience in simulation software is desired (FlexSim)
• Strong Leadership and Interpersonal skills – ability to work in a matrix organization and effectively lead without direct positional authority is required
• Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork (verbal and documentation) skills – ability to write clear and concise technical documentation is required
• Flexible work & Extensive travel and plant visits is required

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Industrial preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI