Automation Industrial Engineer, Automotive Manufacturing

Insight Global; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Industrial Engineer in Dayton, OH to analyze material flow and deploy automation technologies. You will work with AMRs, AGVs, AFTs, and AS/RS to improve plant operations and reduce costs.

Strong IE fundamentals, labor planning, and data analysis are essential for success in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with plant teams, suppliers, and engineers to deliver scalable automation solutions, support deployment activities, and ensure safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is required.
• Experience with material, logistics, or warehouse automation projects.
• Familiarity with simulation, digital manufacturing, or digital twin tech.
• Experience supporting automation solution development from concept through implementation.
• Exposure to controls systems, industrial networking, robotics, or automated material handling equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience collaborating with automation suppliers or system integrators.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current-state material flow and identify automation opportunities.
• Conduct labor, productivity, and process analyses to justify automation investments.
• Develop future-state concepts with AMRs/AGVs/AFTs and related systems.
• Support project justifications, feasibility, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Participate in simulation, modeling, and analysis of automation solutions.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, suppliers, and plant teams during deployment.
• Assist with troubleshooting and performance validation after launch.
• Develop and maintain project documentation and training materials.

Skills

Industrial engineering fundamentals

Labor planning

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Automation solution development

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, logistics engineering, robotics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Industrial Engineer in Dayton, OH to analyze material flow and deploy automation technologies. You will work with AMRs, AGVs, AFTs, and AS/RS to improve plant operations and reduce costs.

Strong IE fundamentals, labor planning, and data analysis are essential for success in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with plant teams, suppliers, and engineers to deliver scalable automation solutions, support deployment activities, and ensure safety and