Industrial Engineer

Autocar, LLC; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Autocar, LLC is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Birmingham, AL to optimize manufacturing operations and drive process improvements for customized heavy-duty trucks. You will partner with manufacturing, engineering, and sales to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

The role emphasizes time studies, process simulation, SOP development, and support for automation and ERP initiatives within a safety- and quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Certified Manufacturing Engineer preferred.
• 1–3 years of industrial engineering experience in manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, or heavy machinery environments.
• Experience with process optimization, production system design, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and process simulation software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks Composer, or NX Unigraphics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize heavy-duty truck assembly processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, and shorten cycle times.
• Design and implement efficient production layouts, workflows, and workstation configurations using lean manufacturing principles.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and process simulations to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and sales teams to support customized truck builds and evolving customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions to drive consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Support the implementation of automation, robotics, ERP systems, and other technology solutions to improve scalability and delivery timelines.
• Analyze manufacturing data and KPIs, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and operational best practices.
• Assist with cost analysis and budgeting efforts for process improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Automation interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Master's degree or professional certification (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, CME)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks Composer

NX Unigraphics

AutoCAD

Arena / Minitab (process modeling)

Job description

Industrial Engineer

Autocar, LLC | Birmingham, AL

At Autocar, LLC, we don't just build trucks, we build purpose-driven solutions that keep essential industries moving. As the only American-owned and operated truck OEM, Autocar has been engineering severe-duty vocational trucks for over a century, delivering industry-leading uptime, customer support, and performance.

Our customers rely on our trucks to tackle the toughest jobs every day, and our commitment to innovation, quality, and the industry's best service is backed by our 24/7 ALWAYS UP® direct factory support team.

We are looking for an Industrial Engineer to join our team and play a key role in optimizing manufacturing operations, driving process improvements, and supporting the production of customized heavy-duty trucks that meet our customers' exact specifications.

What You'll Do

As an Industrial Engineer, you will partner with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, and sales to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality throughout our production environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze and optimize heavy-duty truck assembly processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, and shorten cycle times.
• Design and implement efficient production layouts, workflows, and workstation configurations using lean manufacturing principles.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and process simulations to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and sales teams to support customized truck builds and evolving customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to drive consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Support the implementation of automation, robotics, ERP systems, and other technology solutions to improve scalability and delivery timelines.
• Analyze manufacturing data and key performance indicators (KPIs), providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and operational best practices.
• Assist with cost analysis and budgeting efforts for process improvement projects.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Certified Manufacturing Engineer are preferred.

Experience

• 1-3 years of industrial engineering experience, preferable within manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, or heavy machinery environments.
• Experience with process optimization, production system design, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and process simulation software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks Composer, or NX Unigraphics is a plus.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.
• Experience using process modeling and analysis tools such as AutoCAD, Arena, or Minitab.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing standards, safety regulations, and quality management systems.
• Interest in automation technologies, data analytics, and continuous improvement practices.

What You’ll Get

• We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, to include base salary, incentive bonus opportunities, and benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life and AD&D insurance, and short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match to help you invest in your future.
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays to rest, recharge, and maintain work-life balance.
• A high-impact role with real ownership.

Location: Birmingham, AL

• Birmingham is one of the Southeast’s most dynamic and affordable cities, recognized nationally as a growing business hub and an attractive destination for professionals. The area offers a lower cost of living than many major metropolitan markets, a thriving culinary and entertainment scene, and convenient access to lakes, parks, and weekend destinations throughout the region.
• Enjoy the best of both worlds—our Autocar facility is located just 20 minutes from downtown Birmingham, providing easy access to the city’s amenities while maintaining a convenient commute.

Job Duties Disclaimer:

The duties and responsibilities outlined here are representative but not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other tasks as necessary to meet business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Autocar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodations (ADA Compliance):

Autocar complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employees who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources.