Industrial Engineer

inalfa; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Inalfa Roof Systems seeks an Industrial Engineer to advance lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. You will plan labor standards, takt times, and layout development across manufacturing facilities, coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging, workflow, and process controls.

The role emphasizes DFM/DFX, facility layout planning, and cost-saving initiatives while ensuring safe, ergonomic production practices in a dynamic automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Knowledge of assembly processes and material flow.
• Knowledge of machine design, sensors, pneumatics, electrical, and machine controls.
• Ability to conduct time studies and interpret results for decision making.
• Knowledge of packaging containers and material.
• Ability to quantify financial information.
• Ergonomics and human movement considerations in processes.
• Understanding of safety regulations and logistics (domestic and international).
• CAD skills and ability to work cross-functionally with customers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Conduct time studies to keep labor standards current.
• Develop work elements and takt times for processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through labor and process improvements.
• Maintain and develop facility layouts and drawings.
• Plan studies for new manufacturing facilities and dock/warehouse optimization.
• Overlap packaging design with ergonomic guidelines and line presentation.
• Support manufacturability through DFM/DFX analyses and cross-functional studies.
• Develop equipment plans considering automation, ergonomics, and balance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Time studies

Process optimization

Cross-functional teamwork

Ergonomics

Material flow

Labour planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

CAD skills

Machine design

Sensors

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Controls

Job description

We open up your world with every drive

Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Job Title: Industrial Engineer

Department: Product & Manufacturing Engineering

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Drive the organization towards the goal of technical excellence in the areas of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. Plans, organizes and controls all tasks associated with the accomplishment of lean manufacturing objectives. Develop plans in the areas of packaging, facility development, and labor studies. Provide technical guidance and ensure state-of-the-art techniques and manufacturing processes are utilized in all production activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan and direct activities concerned with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Conduct the necessary time studies to ensure that labor standards remain accurate and up to date.
• Develop work elements and establish takt times for all processes/work elements in the manufacturing process.
• Continuously identify areas where cost savings can be achieved through labor reduction or process improvements.
• Maintain up to date drawings for manufacturing facilities.
• Plan and develop facility layouts for future business and/or expansion.
• Conduct the necessary studies and provide the required information on new manufacturing facilities.
• Develop the proper methodology for container movement within the dock area, warehouse, and within the manufacturing plant.
• Approves packaging designs that adhere to ergonomic guidelines and ensures proper line presentation.
• Ensures all process design and development activities optimize manufacturability through DFM/DFA analysis, and cross-functional team feasibility studies.
• Development of equipment plan by considering value added labor content, appropriate automation level, ergonomics and human factors, operator and line balance, storage and buffer inventory levels.
• Support manufacturing by effectively addressing all process related issues.
• Training of production associates and quality engineers for new/ changed processes and process controls.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Knowledge in various assembly processes and how material flows in and out of the process.
• Knowledge of machine design, sensors, pneumatics, electrical, and machine controls.
• Ability to conduct time studies on assembly processes and the knowledge to interpret the results to make sound decisions.
• Knowledge in various types of packaging containers and material.
• Knowledge in quantifying financial information.
• Knowledge in ergonomics and human movement as they relate to processes, material flow, and packaging.
• Understanding of laws and safety regulations and how they affect operators and equipment.
• Understanding of logistics, warehouse flow, and transportation of material. (Domestic and International)
• Knowledge of various facility designs along with all the mechanical and electrical systems within a facility.
• CAD skills and knowledge.
• Ability to work as a cross-functional team member.
• Ability to work with customers on various proposals.
• Must be fluent in English

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Additional experience related to sunroof technology and/or tier one lean manufacturing development could replace some of the advanced educational requirements.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five years in tier one automotive overseeing lean manufacturing or industrial engineering activities.
• Proven track record developing effective solutions.

COMMUNICATION

Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Must be able to intelligently present information to our supply base, current and prospective customers.

What can you expect from us?

• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
• Disability benefits.

Our Core Values are One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Location

Cherokee Assembly

Time Type

Full time

Contact Person

Ginarvia Lamb